From: "Phil Payne" 

> This is the difference between a small, high-revving engine such as a
> Honda S2000 sports car engine and an old small-block V8 - similar maximum
> hp, but big difference in low-end torque. Given a similiar weight vehicle,
> it's obvious which one will be easier to drive in real-world start/stop
> conditions.

Not at all obvious, since transmission configuration options have not been defined.

Neither has "real world conditions".  Fighting to get on to an
M74 junction this morning in the rush hour, I would go for the first
option.

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