Car size perspective in pictures

Even in the last 20 years, cars have grown quite a bit. 

I have done some parking lot research and drafting over the years. Back in the late 70's I noticed that most spaces where 9' wide but then in the 80-90s they where reduced to 8' wide because cars had shrunk a lot. Nowadays they need to grow to 10' wide to accommodate the new wave of big as a whale SUVs.

In reply to peanutpckrupper :

I usually hold a monster energy can next to it ........

wrong forum. Sorry 

Patrick said:

In reply to peanutpckrupper :

 

My gut feeling is that one has nearly twice the power of the other.  Why is it so fast with so little boost?  (I know why... the engine was designed to be amazing without turbos, and then they put turbos on it)

2023 Mazda CX-5 next to a 2023 BRZ

Spotted earlier. 

My Fiat making an Aveo look like a minivan

VolvoHeretic said:

I have done some parking lot research and drafting over the years. Back in the late 70's I noticed that most spaces where 9' wide but then in the 80-90s they where reduced to 8' wide because cars had shrunk a lot. Nowadays they need to grow to 10' wide to accommodate the new wave of big as a whale SUVs.

That would be great!

So many parking lots today have spaces that preclude parking between the lines AND being able to open your door enough to get out without bumping the car adjacent.