[mechanicalmoron]

Originally Posted by Fries

I don't even think I'd be mad at nissan for this.
Nissan's New Le Mans Engine Has 400 HP And Can Fit In Your Hands

Gas engines can kick so much more ass, when they only have to concentrate on making actual power, not being versitile enough to directly turn the wheels at a huge variety of speeds, and for powerband/rpm characteristics well suited to shifting (or rather, delaying shifting).