Quote Originally Posted by dupanton View Post
There is a big difference with the transition between 2.0 and 1.6 WRCs: The old 2.0 WRCs were (feared to be) faster than the 1.6WRCs. Now that isn't the case so they can safely allow the old WRC to run, they will not beat the works cars.
I think the major reason was that 2.0L wrcars were much more expensive than the 1.6 wrcars.i dont think a private driver with a 2.0L car could beat an official car 1.6L car.