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Originally Posted by J-Mech
......While were on the subject of fuel consumption......
A bigger engine when compared under loads to a smaller, may in fact burn less fuel than a smaller engine. Because of the size difference, it doesn't have to work as hard to complete the same task. So, load comparison is ultimately a factor.
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Reminds me of a British Top Gear episode where they ran a Prius flat out on their track followed by a BMW keeping the same pace for a specified amount of time. The BMW got better gas mileage.
Bill