Many important characteristics describe a car, truck, or SUV, like technology, safety, and interior quality. But performance is the most immediate and impactful of all of these. You just can't compromise on the performance of a new vehicle, no matter how you intend to use it. Knowing how to evaluate performance and what performance can do in different makes and models is a critical part of going car shopping.
Performance starts with the engine. Most vehicles let you choose from a few different engines, which vary in how much horsepower and torque they generate, how powerful they are, their weight, whether they are electric or gas, how many cylinders they have, and so on. In general, faster engines are more expensive, and more powerful engines tend to be less efficient, but this isn't true for every engine.
Some brands have a certain identity associated with the performance of their vehicles. In general, this is because brands tend to re-use engines across models and maintain common designs to make manufacturing easier. Jeep engines, for example, tend to be quite durable because Jeep is a brand focused on off-roading, and every part needs to be reliable. RAM and Dodge are classic American brands known for powerful engines, especially in the truck models in their lineup. Chrysler is a mass-market brand that uses efficient and reliable engines with middle-of-the-road power. Each brand uses its performance aspects to create an image in the minds of its customers that is evocative of their design philosophy, letting you know what to expect when you buy one of their models.
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