Crappy acceleration...

["Aaron King" <floodle@xxxx>]

I have a stupid question. Why is the DeLorean so slow? I have an 81 
automatic, and I don't expect it to be a race car or anything, but the 
acceleration off the line is laughable. Example: I put it and my 87 VW Golf 
(~3000lbs with 90hp I4 and a 3 speed auto trans) on the line and my Golf 
beat the DeLorean off the line and led by a car length for several seconds. 
I see no reason for this. They weigh just about the same, but the engine in 
the Golf is way underpowered. I was thinking it might be the gear ratio of 
1st gear is better on the Golf for acceleration, but (unscientific 
observation) they seem feel relatively the same. Does anyone have any ideas 
or maybe something I haven't thought of?

Thanks,

Aaron King
Kirkland, WA
vin#1217
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