Less torque, less throttle response, but more top end is the case with the 3.0 liter. It redlines much higher, too.

the 3.0 liter is a "screamer" while the 3.5 focuses on torque.

3.0 liter equals fast. 3.5 liter equals quick.

quick is to acceleration as fast is to top speed.

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