Fuel consumption and carbon emissions - that very much depends. Small cars of 30-40 year ago are often very good, even better than today's models in some cases.

Fuel consumption and carbon emissions - that very much depends. Small cars of 30-40 year ago are often very good, even better than today's models in some cases. https://www.mpgomatic.com/2007/11/04/toyota-corolla-gas-mileage/ https://www.mpgomatic.com/2007/11/04/toyota-corolla-gas-mile... Reasons for this are probably creeping sizes and weights and larger engines, larger tires and softer rides.