KB58 wrote:
...I'm comparing it to a modern - and therefore FWD - 4-cyl drivetrain....
You sure about that again??
Honda S2000 - FR Layout - 4 cyl
BMW 1 Series - FR Layout - 4 cyl
Mazda Miata - FR Layout - 4 cyl
BMW Z4 - FR Layout - 4 cyl
Morgan +4 - FR Layout - 4 cyl
Ford Mustang - FR Layout - 4-6-8 cyl depending on year
BMW 3 Series - FR Layout - 4-6-8 cyl depending on year
Chevy Corvette (OK, it's a V8 only, but...)
etc... etc...
I thought those were modern 4 cyl drive trains, but..
Cheers!
KS
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