Racecars

Matthew is currently enrolled in the Summer Program of Wordlab School, Inc. – Alabang. Study skills such as highlighting the main idea and supporting details during reading are a part of his program. Next, he was required to provide the proper graphic organizer of the text that was read. Then, he wrote an outline which was needed before the composition of his written output.

The paragraphs below is based on the book, How to Build Cool Cars.

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Racecars & Streetcars

By: Matthew

          Racecars and Streetcars have different engines. They both have different fuels. The Racecar has methanol while the Streetcar has ordinary gas. The racecar can hold 35 gallons. On the other hand, the streetcar can hold 12 – 15 gallons. The racecar can go two miles on each gallon but the streetcar can go 30 miles in each gallon.

          Racecars and Streetcars have different turbo power. A 161 cubic inch V-8 engine powers racecars. However, streetcars are powered by fuel injection engine. The racecar’s turbocharger boosts its power to 250 horsepower. Unlike the streetcar’s horsepower which is 140 of energy. The racecars have a pop-off valve. On the contrary, the streetcar has no pop-off valve.

          Racecars and Streetcars have different F1 Engine. Racecars have the most advanced engine while streetcars have ordinary engine. Racecars have 143 gallons of air intake. On the contrary, the streetcars have 14 gallons of air intake. The racecar has the Computerized Engine Management System (CEMS). Another difference is the streetcar has no CEMS. 

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Matthew is an incoming first year student. His interests include listening to rock music and car racing. He is also learning to play the drums this summer.