Engine size restrictions for p platers

[sirweasle]

Here's something to think on tonight...

I own both an au Fairlane, 6cyl, 185rwhp, and a 1967 chev impala, 327 v8, 2 speed auto, NO rwhp...

I can't legally drive or register my impala... Even tho 0 - 100km/h is like 30seconds,(actually i dont think i ever got it to 100km/h. it's got no power, no speed. But it has this big dangerous 44yr old v8 in it according the queensland transport, so i can't drive it...

My fairlane however has a 6 cyl engine and no worries mate, go for it. And anybody that has a stock 6cyl falcon knows they are pretty quick... (for a stock car)

i sent an email away to Queensland transport department stating my frustration with the system and i got an email back saying, "they are looking into amending the legislation for p plate drivers"

IS it just me or does this all seem like a load of ****, atleast give these old cars a chance to have a power to weight test done. Don't just immediately rule it out because it's cylinder number.

Moral of my rant is, it doesnt matter how big or small and engine is... in the long run, if your enough of a dumb-*** to wind the car up to ridiculous speeds, you can still crash out and kill yourself and others...

A swift is faster then my impala for F*(& sake... and that's saying something!