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Originally Posted by Ecky
Now mind you, a Suburban has more utility than a Metro...
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POTENTIAL utility. When it is used as a solo commuter it has the
same utility as a Metro or even a bicycle depending on trip distance.
Similar dynamic with the "too small engine" scenario: If the vehicle is subjected to "overload" (operating on the far side of it's BSFC sweet spot) 100% of the time then yes it'll burn more fuel vs an engine in it's BSFC sweet spot under identical conditions OR it will be capable of superior fuel economy those times it's not under max payload OR if the operator doesn't simply go WOT the whole time.