What are the manifestations of excessive car power?
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Excessive car power is mainly manifested in the following two aspects: 1. The vehicle is prone to losing control, and even a slightly deeper press on the accelerator can be intimidating, with the ESP and ABS lights constantly flashing. While this is largely related to the vehicle, it is even more related to the driver. For example, it's possible that the rear wheels start to slip as soon as the accelerator is pressed, indicating that the power is excessive for the tires. However, if the driver is skilled enough, they might enjoy this drifting characteristic. So the key is whether you can control the excess power effectively. 2. Excessive power makes the car's power so great that the vehicle completely loses balance, leaving the driver feeling nothing but the power. Some drivers may enjoy this sensation, similar to the thrill of free solo rock climbing.
I've driven quite a few cars, and I feel that excessive power is when the engine is too aggressive. Normally, when you step on the gas pedal, the car zooms forward really fast. Like in congested urban areas, if you accidentally press too hard, it feels like you're giving a rear-end collision warning. During acceleration, the front of the car might lift up a bit, especially on slippery roads where the tires keep losing traction, making safety a bit questionable. On the highway, the fuel gauge drops super fast—step on the gas, and the fuel consumption skyrockets, requiring multiple refuels in a month. Sometimes, the engine roars as if protesting, and even idling isn’t stable, making the ride feel rough, almost like a race car. For manual transmission cars, the gear shifts feel jarring; for automatics, the transmission tends to overheat. In short, prolonged driving in this state harms the car and burns through money, so it’s important to control how hard you press the gas pedal to minimize these issues.
