mitch1408
01-09-09, 08:12 PM
It was recently brought to my attention that Vauxhall are using both Imperial and Metric figures to make their cars look better than they are :eek: so thought id share!!
For example, they quote the power of the car in PS (METRIC) yet they quote 0-60mph (IMPERIAL)
PS stands for pafensake which is the metric BHP. 160PS / 0.013 = 158BHP So they have quoted PS in this instance as it clearly appears more powerful.
The 0-60MPH times quoted by vauxhall are in imperial, where as most other manufacturers use 0-62mph which equates to 100kmph which is obviously metric!
They appear to be able to pick and choose which figures they use to suit themselves. Is it fair? :confused: Should it be allowed? :confused: Had you even noticed? :confused:
What are your thoughts? And is this clear enough to understand?
For example, they quote the power of the car in PS (METRIC) yet they quote 0-60mph (IMPERIAL)
PS stands for pafensake which is the metric BHP. 160PS / 0.013 = 158BHP So they have quoted PS in this instance as it clearly appears more powerful.
The 0-60MPH times quoted by vauxhall are in imperial, where as most other manufacturers use 0-62mph which equates to 100kmph which is obviously metric!
They appear to be able to pick and choose which figures they use to suit themselves. Is it fair? :confused: Should it be allowed? :confused: Had you even noticed? :confused:
What are your thoughts? And is this clear enough to understand?