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Originally Posted by HeadlessNorseman
Your definitely correct about the low weight, which is why the XFI is the city mileage champ. But on the highway, its all about rolling resistance and aero. But no modern cars are as aerodynamic as something like my CRX HF(rated at 49 hwy under the new system i believe, but im still averaging 52-55 mixed) or the first generation insight. Even the modern prius and insight have yet to match the low drag numbers. so thats what i was getting at with the modern engineering thing. Its more of a choice based on style than a safety requirement. Not arguing either just saying the trend is not headed in the right direction yet...super aero plus diesel power
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All good points, but while the CRX has a low CD, the old prius equals it, and many new cars best it. This is where I got my info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automob...ag_coefficient
I think about weight and gearing too. CRX is a fun car though. Does it have rust issues?