Some Interesting Facts About the Toyota Prius

The specifications contained in the catalogue for a Toyota Prius 1.5 Hybrid reveals some interesting facts about this car. The petrol engine delivers a maximum output of 57 kW at 5000 rpm. The electric motor is only slightly less powerful with a maximum output of 50 kW at 1200 to 1540 rpm. What is truly amazing is the difference in maximum torques between the two modes of propulsion. The petrol engine has a maximum torque of 115 Nm at 4000 rpm whereas the electric motor can produce a whopping 400 Nm at 0 to 1200 rpm.

I have not had the opportunity to drive a Prius, but I can imagine that, when going up a steep slope, it must be like driving an electric golf buggy – you don't think it's going to make it, but it does so effortlessly! Now all they need to do is fit the Prius with a towbar so you can use it like a tractor to haul heavy loads at low speed.