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Originally Posted by Xist
aren't manufacturers making smaller engines that are as powerful as their older ones?
Isn't that some kind of progress?
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My girlfriend's 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix had a 3.8L V6 with 195 horsepower and it got 18 MPG. Not only is the fuel economy unimpressive, but the acceleration was not exciting either.
My 2006 Acura TSX has a 2.4L I4 with 205 horsepower and gets 31 MPG. The weight of both cars is comparable at 3,3xx pounds, but the Acura accelerates better, corners way better, and has gobs of luxury and safety features.
I married my GF and my first order of business was making her sell the Pontiac. She's still working on my faults...