i must disagree cars today have more computer systems in them than the rocket in the first apollo mission. im in an automotive tech class in high school and trust me the electrical systems of old cars vs. new cars theres a major difference. and not to mention all the other technical aspects of the engine and drivetrain:mumble:Westy said:
My 91 Accord doesn't even have cup holdersjdschall said:
...and there are none, none more glorious or shiny than this triumph - the epitomy of all those who have worked, and yes, died for technology - a USB powered ashtray.Changleen said:
You are talking about the means and not the ends. Considering the pace of almost every other technology cars have moved little. The actual performance has improved very little. Jet engines have become significanlty more powerful, quieter and more effiecient over the past 20 years yet we are still getting the same MPG out of slightly more powerful engines. The only real improvements have come in the ways of safety.mindlessfr said:
I disagree.Westy said:
Really expensive cars have gotten even more expensive and better. Look at the average joe daily driver.justsomeguy said:
Not meaning to start a bitchfest, b/c you're mainly correct, but the safety improvements you tout are the #1 reason vehicle weights have skyrocketed despite use of lightweight materials. If you compare the current version of a vehicle to the same car 20 years ago, in terms of emissions/power/MPG/reliability, the advances would become pretty clear.Westy said:
The same comparison that illustrates the significant performace differences can be done for "average" cars. Pinto vs. Contour, Caprice vs. Cobalt, etc.Westy said:
