Even if you discount the batteries entirely, 1000 lbs seems a bit high for the weight of an engine (or even engine and transmission). I suppose maybe a big block V8 with a very strong Ford pickup transmission could weight that much; but it would be more fair to use a figure for the weight of an I4 engine with front wheel drive transaxle, which would probably closer to 600 lbs than 1000.
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Even if you discount the batteries entirely, 1000 lbs seems a bit high for the weight of an engine (or even engine and transmission). I suppose maybe a big block V8 with a very strong Ford pickup transmission could weight that much; but it would be more fair to use a figure for the weight of an I4 engine with front wheel drive transaxle, which would probably closer to 600 lbs than 1000.