Well, after owning the H3 for a few weeks now, I've read over and over again how it's slow, how it's underpowered. I believe that people are spoiled by ever increasing horsepowered engines and ignorant about a proper tool and it's use.
Looking at the I-5's torque curve, it's an EXTREMELY appropriate engine for it's intended use. With the exception of a diesel, torque curves don't get much flatter. Considering that the I-5 idles at 1000rpm, max torque is available from idle to redline. Yeah, it could be a faster vehicle, but to what point? The dang engine never bogs down, no matter what the incline, isn't that the point? I have noticed that before I found this graph that I thought the tranny should hold the shift points a little longer, and the horsepower curve supports this. Maybe this is for better mileage? It's a fine engine, maybe I'll feel different when the V8 is offered or a small diesel. But then again, more horsepower offroad = more parts breakage. Good trade off?
