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smokn' · 04-08-2008, 07:34 PM

So I was just curious, why are new cars in general faster, even though the old ones often had as much, if not more ponies? i.e. 1970 chevelle ss w/ the 454(my dream car)- curb weight: 3260lbs, 450 hp, and a 0-60 of only 6.1??? that's mazda rx8 range almost?!?!!? the goat does 0-60 in 4.6 w/ 400 hp and a 3800lb curb weight. so, in general, what made the old muscle slower?

04-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#1
smokn' Drives: Banana boat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The carribeen Posts: 228	Old muscle vs. New muscle???!?! So I was just curious, why are new cars in general faster, even though the old ones often had as much, if not more ponies? i.e. 1970 chevelle ss w/ the 454(my dream car)- curb weight: 3260lbs, 450 hp, and a 0-60 of only 6.1??? that's mazda rx8 range almost?!?!!? the goat does 0-60 in 4.6 w/ 400 hp and a 3800lb curb weight. so, in general, what made the old muscle slower?