Speed now and then

Speed in reference is my day during cars of the 1970 's to beyond
Has me realize how warped the reference of speed has become
In recent years autos have become very fast . My Gen 2 is considered slow
But my view is Really they are not . What I see is it's a car that will deliver what is needed
More like a Zip power . For necessity they deliver . Very competent auto

 

I had many types of cars
Fast Cars are like as fast as your mind can think . The Gen 2 is like Swoosh speed
as you think you Swoosh . Not a huge difference in the full punch , compared to the mild prod of the peddle .
With due respect in the upper range over 80 there is a feel of imminent danger real in any car but the prius has the feel that One Mistake OVER they are a little squirrely .
What I find unique of the Prius or the nature of a Hybrid & CVT they are like a switch On / Off
you pick the speed . ICE motors have a sweet spot they edge up to the horsepower torque power curve (as per gearing )
The Prius along with the variable automatic transmission requires not much more then 3/4 inch push & off she goes
Like Dirty Harry "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk