Originally Posted by
sunk
We compared them because of push-rod vs DohC. No one's compared 'vette vs civic.
Some how, push-rods never feel 'weak' at low rpm, quite unlike some other Sohc, dohc.
1.3 litre auto escort( tappets and pushrods,) any small capacity engine wont have the torque of a 6 litre OHV V8. The LS1 here in australia with a 6 speed manual cant go up a slight rise in top because of the rediculous overdriven gears( for fuel economy) because at 110km/h its ticking over at 1500 revs, where its useable torque doesnt happen until 2500rpm. It requires 1 or 2 down changes when overtaking on the highway.Also speaking of diesel all the heavy haulage diesels cummins,detroit etc with 14 litre capacities all run ohc now, you certainly wouldnt call the weak with 1650ft/lb of torque at 1200 rpm
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