Ok, so I have a pretty good understanding about an engine and gearing and a chassis, but, I want to know why my car (55kw 136nm of torque at 5500rpm and 3400rpm respectively) can feel much peppier than a new ford fiesta 1.4 (71kw 128nm of torque at 5750rpm and 4200rpm respectively)

Both cars weigh nearly exactly the same and both are new. I understand mine will feel a bit more "driveable" because of the slightly higher torque output at a much lower rev band. I know the output figures of my car don't sound like much but when I test drove the car I thought it was a 1.6 because it felt like it always had oomph, albeit I do have to keep my gearing in mind when climbing a hill but that is standard for a 1.4 petrol engine.

The 0-100 times are both 12 seconds.

Both have the same size tyres and almost identical drag co-efficient specs.

Gross Laden Mass for both cars is 1450kg

I do not want to hear about your 2.8 BMW that will outdo any other car in a race or how your Fiesta ST is so fast your face has to be re-aligned upon hitting the brakes,I just want some logical answers from someone that is intellectually inclined towards mechanics.

Thanks :)