Horsepower is horsepower?
If that theory is true (in real circumstances), then a 385hp 6.7L Cummins diesel shouldn't spank a 381hp Toyota Tundra when both are tested 0-60 towing a 5740# boat. But it did. Must be the adva...
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wilber1 wrote:Water-Bug wrote:wilber1 wrote:Taco wrote:
Diesels big advantage is in mpg not performance.
Agree with that to.
But in today's world, mpg IS performance. The engine that gets the job done, with the best mpg, is the best performer when it comes to a TV.
For some it's MPG for others it's how fast it can climb a hill or go down a dragstrip. Hard to believe that people are really interested in tow vehicle mileage with all the crowing that goes on about their favourite truck's new HP and torque ratings.
Well for me it's all about being able to keep with traffic and not be a traffic block and still get good fuel mileage as a tv.I don't care how fast it will run the quarter, that's what I have my Vette for. My truck is 9 years old and will hold its own with ANY new truck gas or diesel. I don't plan on getting rid of it any time soon and if I want something new then I just add something new to it. To me a gas powered tv is not no where near as relaxing on the long hauls. JMO
