Well - "underpowered" needs a reference frame, I guess. My Datsun 280Z used to be considered fast and an insurance risk because it did 0-60 in less than 10 seconds - but by today's standards - many little economy cars are faster.
Chevy Chevette with the 1.8 diesel has more power - at normal driving speeds and RPMs than any of the gas powered Chevettes - and I had many over the years - 1.4s. and 1.6 gassers. The most commmon was the 1.6 - and it had 77 lbs. of torque when wound up to 3200 RPM and around 55 pounds at 2000 RPM. The 1.8 diesel has 72 lbs. at a lower 2000 RPM. For normal driving at lower RPMs, I find the diesels much nicer to drive. I often drive my four-door Chevette with a dog, little kid, and at times my wife. That's a full load for a small car - and it still runs down the Interstate fine.
Now - what I'd call underpowered was my 1971 Fiat 850 Spyder. That would not go over 50 MPH on a highway if you hit the slighest grade. Same for my 1959 full size Ford with the 223 "milemaker six."
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