Being someone who never drives anything with more than 100BHP under the hood on a regular basis, I find that question funny in a "he doesn't know any better" sort of way.
These are the cars I regularly drive
Make/Model |
Displacement (L) |
BHP |
Curb weight (kg) |
Transmission |
2013 Mitsubishi Mirage |
1.2 |
77 |
825 |
5-speed manual |
1992 Daihatsu Charade |
1.0 |
50 |
735 |
5-speed manual |
2002 Toyota Revo |
1.8 |
95 |
1400 |
5-speed manual |
2004 Honda Jazz |
1.3 |
84 |
1000 |
CVT |
1997 Toyota Corolla (sold a few years ago) |
1.3 |
72 |
1052 |
5-speed manual |
The Mirage actually has the best power to weight ratio of all of the above. Compared to everything else I'm used to, it feels like a darned Porsche!
Typical car reviewer concerns for low-powered cars are overtaking with full loads, and at steep inclines at high altitude. I've never had a problem with any of the above vehicles. Hint: They all (except the Jazz) have a third gear and I use it! Bringing the engine past 4000RPM has uses beyond illegal stoplight races for crying out loud.
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View my fuel log 2012 Mirage GLS 1.2 manual: 33.3 mpg (US) ... 14.1 km/L ... 7.1 L/100 km ... 40.0 mpg (Imp)