Why do kids think there first car is fast like Honda's?

Question

Have they ever heard of horsepower or engine size, instead of there friends lieing and saying honda's are ment to be driven fast and vtec this vtec that but only make little over 120hp.

Answer 1

Because they are just that, kids.

Answer 2

look at the rest of the cars out there. gas mileage is important, and availability of parts is critical for the average racer. a vtec with 120 hp, this is low scale. you and i both know that but, you just can not get good gas mileage out of a '68gto....

Answer 3

It isn't about just what you said.  Two cars with identical HP and TORQUE numbers, can dramatically different acceleration.  The engine with flatter torque (HP) curve will pull stronger.

And the car that is much lighter will take off much faster (power to weight ratio).

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But for kids, Honda are fast enough.  Thank God.

Good Luck...