The thing about today's cars is that safety features cause them to grow, which causes the weight to grow. I mean smaller tires give a better mpg and most cars are stock with 17" and up rims? And then the options kick in. I really like the G8 GXP and the options are nice but how much weight have those options added to that car? Even Ford with their commercials go on and on about their options. Options sell. MPG not so much.

I agree with Loren about the HP and Americans and especially those of us who are aware of torque. My cars do not have the torque larger cars have but I love it the same because my gas mileage is higher than those other cars.

I instructed in the Prius and Lexus at the BMW CCC event and the Lexus I couldn't even tell was a hybrid but the Prius I could tell and thought the car was a fun drive. The whole battery thing has me looking forward to a diesel engine from Honda if the US will ever buy into them. I guess we need gas prices above $5 to get there.

I would personally love to have more mpg so yes I would be interested in restoring a 1st Gen CRX. Do I want to hear how I will get killed by the newer heavier cars on the road today, no. But that is the reality. To be safe we have to be big.

Gee where does that thoery stem from?