Catering for the Moderate Man.

Progress, Volume II, Issue 10, 1 August 1907, Page 363

Catering for the Moderate Man.

Writes another enthusiast— " One hears much of the car for the man of moderate means. To fulfil his requirements it should be one of moderate price and one that requires a minimum of adjustment and attention, for in many cases he must dispense with the services of a chauffeur. For these reasons four-cylinder cars have certain obvious drawbacks, and cars of one cylinder are not to be recommended if above 8 h.p. Therefore, the man of moderate means who requires a car of about 12 h.p. must confine his search to the two-cylinder variety. All of these, if with vertical engines, possess, I believe, the undesirable features either of applying their engine impulses irregularly, or if with both pistons acting on the same crank, and firing alternately, of being wanting in balance. The two-cylinder engine with horizontal opposed cylinders obviates both these disadvantages and also possesses many advantages over the vertical type. The crank case

can be made more accessible, and the crank bearings can be easily inspected and adjusted. A pump can be dispensed with, as thermosyphon cooling can more readily be made efficient.