# 13 Tiny Car Engines With Unexpectedly Impressive Horsepower

> Traditionally, in engine building, high displacement and high horsepower figures go hand in hand. You've probably heard the phrase, "there's no replacement for displacement.

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- **Published:** 2025-08-30
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #displacement #horsepower #engines #hand #high #impressive #tiny #unexpectedly
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