We definitely have different criteria for rating the quality of cars which creates opposing opinions.
A GM3800 is an appliance. When I say it needs supercharging to be competitive, I mean exactly that. I think a car can and needs to be more, especially with other cars offering more.
I can't think of another powerplant in its class that doesn't function at least as well, except the old Vulcan V6.
I was exaggerating my RWD characteristics like the mainstream press exaggerates FWD ones. A little tug and they say "huge torque steer". I look at the automotive press as a source of statistics and high blood pressure. They wouldn't know a good car if it bit them.
I will allow size and basic weight, though any weight savings of FWD or RWD is fair, and suspension cost. It won't be the drivetrain giving out the difference first within any reasonable price scale.
The rating criteria make all the difference in the world.
