i just drove home from GA in a rented hyundai elantra.  specs read as
follows

Power (SAE): 148 hp @ 6,500 rpm; 131 ft lb of torque @ 4,700 rpm

Read more:
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2013/hyundai/elantra/specifications/#ixzz2lCzYQTb6

i drive backroads so i must have passed dozens of big rigs.  more than
enough power to get that done and be the fastest guy on the road.

big power is a one trick pony.  it is good for just flooring it and making
people go "ooh" but beyond that it is of no help unless you are drag racing
or driving 150mph+.  as a practical matter, adequate is just that and no
more is needed nor particularly beneficial



On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I agree, I've been very pleased with my 90hp (150 lb/ft) Jetta. My commute
> has gotten shorter in duration as I zip down the highway at 80mph. Need to
> work on slowing down to get my fuel economy back up. The one tank I made
> myself slow down I managed 52mpg, the others are around 47.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 02:24:42 -0500
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> power is overrated.  150HP or so is huge if you put your foot into it and
> downshift
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