Best engine of the year (again)

travelnutz wrote:
About as much HP and Torque as my motorcycle engine had 20+ years ago, as it was a 4 cycle 4 cylinder and got roughly 65 MPG. OR My long and very heavy 4 cycle touring snowmobile engine about 10 years ago but never measured the MPG closely but it was easy on fuel. I don't see a rubberband 1.0 liter engine being any good for anything but a very small and light commuter vehicle for a couple people in the USA or a family of 2 adults and 2 small kids crammed inside in Europe as they drive such little distances and the fuel is outrageously priced there. Yes, we've been there and know as our son owned an automotive components manufacturing business in the Midlands of England which he has sold and moved back to Michigan.

I'm not impressed in the least with this engine!

Did you read the specs? Your motorcycle engine may have had 123 hp but I doubt it put out 148 ft./lbs of torque at 1400 or any other rpm. Probably had peak power output at 10,000 rpm which translates into only about 60 ft./lbs of torque. Anyway, this motor has more hp and torque than my 2 liter engine in my Jetta, which may not impress some guys but certainly impresses me!