How much power still in a 30-year-old car?

What would be the current power rating of a car engine, 30 years old, originally 158hp?

Joseph Grima

Jun 2020 Filed under: performance

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Expert answer

Hi Joseph,

I'm afraid that's impossible to say as no two engines will be the same. It will depend on a lot of factors, including the design and construction of the engine in the first place, how well looked after the engine was throughout its life in terms of maintenance and how hard it was used. 

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