Talk about inflation...

So the Prius has a an 1800CC engine???

I recall my buddy having an OLD like 1970 Datsun with a 1000cc motor, and a 4 speed.  He bought this after giving up on his Old 88 with a Rocket 350 V8. So he shows up one night about 9pm.. ( this is about 1983) and he wants me to see the engine on this Datsun... it seems he was able to get it to idle ( happliy) ay about 500 rpm. It purred so quietly and without any vibration .. we were just in awe... who makes engines like that?  And remember the car was about 13 years old at that point. Of course it was a complete rust bucket within a few years.

PS: I know he got laid in that car.. which at that point in life was a major concern.  his next car was a Toyota Celica ST ( early 80's model).

Thats awesome!!