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Originally Posted by Piotrsko
A huffed 1liter long stroke is quite capable of making 100hp reliably with an appropriate torque level.
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Sure, but it may not be as easy for a shadetree mechanic to work on, as most of those downsized engines resort to direct injection.
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Double what a brand new 1600 aircooled VW made.
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Naturally a more accurate comparison would be some contemporary 1.6L naturally-aspirated engine. And even though a turbocharged 1.0L may even outperform it, a more conservative part of the public may still prefer a seemingly "outdated" engine.