• XIIIesq
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    2 years ago

    Yanks are so accustomed to the idea that “more litres = more torque” that they actually can’t imagine the amount of engineering that’s gone in to smaller more efficient European and Japanese engines.

    ≈1hp per cc is pretty standard in modern cars but why invest in all that engineering when you can pour cheap gasoline down the throat of your 5 litre V8?

    • @[email protected]
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      72 years ago

      The most popular pickup truck in the US is commonly bought with either a 2.7 liter turbo or 3.5 liter turbo v6, I think you’re a bit behind the times.

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        2 years ago

        In 2018, the average engine in the UK was 1.61L, in 2022 in the US it is 3.42L (literally over twice the capacity), but yh, it’s me that’s behind the times.

        Edit: Imagine getting down voted because someone doesn’t like the data. No rebuttle, no counter data, nothing to show my data might be wrong, just burying it because you don’t like it lmao

          • XIIIesq
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            12 years ago

            It’s called hyperbole. Although I wouldn’t say that it’s an extreme exaggeration, the sentiment remains.

            • @[email protected]
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              42 years ago

              And you’re still wrong. Most new cars in the US (other than sports cars) are using small turbocharged four cylinders. But keep trying to act like you know anything about cars in the US, it’s fun to watch.

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                22 years ago

                You can tell me I’m wrong all you want, I showed recent data for average engine sizes in the UK and the US and all you have bought is conjecture.