Is a Yaris Really That Slow?

[djct_watt]

My point is that lack of torque (from a smaller engine) is exacerbated at higher speeds. So if the Yaris is trailing from 0-60, it will be trailing by EVEN MORE at higher speeds. A good example is a motorcycle. 0-60 in 3 seconds, 1/4 miles in 11 seconds or less. They'll keep up with any exotic sports car 0-60 or quarter mile. But pit them up at freeway speeds with a rolling start, and the supercar will win every time due to torque.