I have done a comparison--all vs. Prius Hybrid Synergy:
Accel. is about double but expect both very close on overtaking.
H.P. is more than double but Torque about 1/2, slightly heavier.
Mileage is 1/2 as expected, coeff. of drag not as good (.29).
Trunk less than half, a fifth passenger not possible, 5" less legroom.
Then it can be said chassis rigidity, 50:50 wt. balance, stick shift
and RWD sports car dynamics targets a different crowd. But Toyota's Press Kit says nothing, other than performing like a Camry 4 cyl.,
about driving dynamics. Is that because Prius drivers really do not care?
Also what about vibrations and noise transmissions? Another Gap here.
This functional design may lead to a lot of rattles over time. And how about seat architecture? (critical for long trips).
Accel. is about double but expect both very close on overtaking.
H.P. is more than double but Torque about 1/2, slightly heavier.
Mileage is 1/2 as expected, coeff. of drag not as good (.29).
Trunk less than half, a fifth passenger not possible, 5" less legroom.
Then it can be said chassis rigidity, 50:50 wt. balance, stick shift
and RWD sports car dynamics targets a different crowd. But Toyota's Press Kit says nothing, other than performing like a Camry 4 cyl.,
about driving dynamics. Is that because Prius drivers really do not care?
Also what about vibrations and noise transmissions? Another Gap here.
This functional design may lead to a lot of rattles over time. And how about seat architecture? (critical for long trips).