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Originally Posted by blacken
since very few people live on the top end of the rpm spectrum
and most only travel about 3/4 the way to redline
the new rolla with its torque more towards the bottom is doing better than anticipated
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You are correct.. makes it nice to drive too!!
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Originally Posted by NIKKICHICK
I don't find it to be underpowered as far as weight to power go. I tend to zip past other vehicles quite regularly. I pay for it by using more fuel of course.
It also has lots of usable torque (more on paper than lots of the competitors anyways).
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Originally Posted by NIKKICHICK
It's all about the Torque...
Torque at a lower RPM is more realistically usable IMHO
Mazda3 GT 150 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Corolla XRS 162 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
2007 Nissan 350z 268 lb-ft / 4800
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Originally Posted by NIKKICHICK
Fuel economy is more how you drive than what you drive when comparing so close. Go for the torque. If you kick the crap out of the 1.8l when you want to "go go" then you'll feel that in the fuel consumption anyway.
GO FOR THE TORQUE
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Also just look at the 0-60 difference...
