Originally Posted by
pani_k
I was guessing at the 4000rpm at 70mph as little town cars aren't geared great for motorways which is why you sometimes don't get the mpg you think you should. My Chevy Spark rental car sat at about 4000rpm at around 75mph

Nah there 4000 rpm for 80/82 mph,I really like them as cars but I've heard that the 1.6 is very thirsty.
I'm with warren that the 1.7 puma lump would have been ideal in these,I'm sure it fits straight in as well???