Automotive myths

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

Yes some of the early 70s car got very good MPGs. Dad had a Datson B210 that could get 40 or so. My brother and brother in law each had deisel Rabbits. The diesel Rabbit could run on pennies. The one fact that you guys are forgetting is the horribly animic horse power. Pulling out on the freeway was a challenge. High MPG, low get up and go. Those diesel Rabbits were horrible in the mountains.

I do not like to give up drivabiltiy for high MPGS. I comprimise towards the drivabilty side.

I owned a Datsun 210 station wagon and it got real good mileage.no Horsies though ,, . and that is a very good point..
I know our Honda Accord would win easily getting onto the highway and into traffic a lot safer and faster than my 350 v8 truck.. and its a 4 cylinder ,,ofcourse there are some on here that have bigger and more hp motors than mine ,,but like you said for drivability a nice soft riding quiet no road noise truck or car is the best even if it takes a little more fuel,,