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Originally Posted by derrick603
Why is it that Hyundais and Kias seem to underperform compared to their horsepower specs? For example, Car and Driver tested a turbocharged Optima and only got it to trap 96 mph in the quarter. A 335i, with only 26 more horsepower, 31 lb/ft of torque, and similar weight traps almost 10 mph faster. Are they overrating their engines or is there some inefficiency somewhere?
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Because we are way under-rated. Probably have more like 330hp at the crank. Also, power delivery comes into play. We have full torque by 1400rpm