Originally Posted by jpristel
I was just being a smart-a** and I was incorrect. The 3.2 liter engine was released in 2001, not in the 90's. However doing a quick google for 6 cylinder engines, tuned for cars, made in 2001, having a displacement listed as 3.2 liters:
2001 MB 3.2l ........................ 215 HP
2001 BMW 3.2l ..................... 240 HP
2001 Porsche 3.2l ................. 250 HP
2001 Dodge 3.2l ................... 225 HP
2001 Acura 3.2l .................... 225 HP
2001 Acura 3.2l (NSX)............ 290 HP
2001 Chrysler 3.2l.................. 222 HP
2001 Opel 3.2l...................... 232 HP
Still putting us in dead last... for cars...
But, if we ignore the fact that we drive sports cars... Our engines put our more horsepower than a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo!
Anychance you can compare torque numbers?
Also I suggest you take a look at the power band graphs if possible, I bet we're in the top 4 when it comes to putting power to the ground at lower rpms, who gives a **** about how much HP you make at 7,000 rpm, no one revs that high. Its all about spitting out the torque and shifting quick. Also you cant for get about the cars weights. what are those numbers?
Engines get detuned for insurance reasons to keep the power to weight safe for the street. I'm sure there have been some hairy NA 3.2L benz motors built up in the past.