big block vs. small block

[thinker]

Which one of these would be more suitable for a daily driver if they had the same amount of horsepower?

["Clevor" Angel]

Small block, more mpg and if it has the same hp as the big block you have a weight advantage too.

[Fletch123]

examples

[rev440]

My choice ius the small block. Its lighter so the car handels better and better gas milage but it doesnt have the potetional of a big block engine.

[coolieman1220]

big block = LOTS OF POWER and strong.

[Jakg]

Originally Posted by coolieman1220

big block = LOTS OF POWER and strong.

but the first post said "what if the had the SAME power

[grand marquis]

bigger engine = bigger torque

[nota]

Originally Posted by grand marquis

bigger engine = bigger torque

longer stroke = bigger torque

["Clevor" Angel]

If you want to build it up in the future, choose the big block, but if you want better gas mileage and handling, the small block's advantage is undeniable.

ps. The big block would be much cooler though.

[jcp123]

Originally Posted by thinker

Which one of these would be more suitable for a daily driver if they had the same amount of horsepower?

Depends on my mood really...some days I just want a lil ol' Mustang with a massaged 302 motivating it down the road, and others, like today, I want a Chevy Bel Air with a 502 BBC and a 700R4 auto motivating it. Small blocks are more practical, Big blocks more appealing and fun.