Originally Posted by Bane2871
16.67 lbs/hp. That's probably good for 0-60 times in the 6 second range, depending upon gearing. The Fit probably has pretty short gearing so 150hp may be good for 0-60 times in the high 5 second range. The Lotus Elise, by comparison, only has 190 hp but weights 2000lbs.
dump the yamaha built toyota engine and throw in a k20/k24 or b18c5 engine and the elise is even quicker (some company does this conversion)