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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
The Model T comparison is appropriate in the big picture, in terms of getting a chunk of the population into cars that weren't in them before - with all its implications.
But the Nano will offer much more performance than the T.
60 mph vs. about 45
50 mpg vs. about 25
Oh - and you don't have to use a hand crank to start it! (Though at 0.6L, a kick starter wouldn't be out of place.)
(Disclaimer: of course, can't vouch for the accuracy of the Nano's figures.)
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Actually the car which first came to my mind was Citroen's 2CV built for exactly the same purpose in France after WWII.
Two cylinders , air cooled , four speed gearbox , one instrument , seated four / five and could , literally , traverse a ploughed field carrying a basket of eggs and not have one crack. It could also take a pig to market and was designed to be bought by people who had never owned a car previously.
Cheers , Pete.