In the last 60 years, automobile engines have improved many times: for instance, the 4.4 liter 8 cylinder engine powering the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain[1] produced as much horsepower and torque as the 1.4 liter turbo in my 2013 Chevy Sonic[2] - and it's not even a particularly good or modern engine. (Disclaimer: I work for GM, I'm using these models because I'm familiar with them)
Has the engine in the 172 been improved in that time period? The article says it has not, but I can't imagine using 60 year old tech like that.
I understand that it is "proven" tech, but that would be like saying that punch-cards are "proven" tech nowadays.
Has the engine in the 172 been improved in that time period? The article says it has not, but I can't imagine using 60 year old tech like that.
I understand that it is "proven" tech, but that would be like saying that punch-cards are "proven" tech nowadays.
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Chieftain#First_Genera...
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Family_0_engine#Generation_...