Review written on 3/1940.
Everyone always says the K5474 is the greatest Compact Car made. But you always go against the grain. What about a Distance? OK stop laughing. Yes we all know the doors fall off when you open them. So what's the solution to setting the newest trend? Ever thought about a Philadelphia Motors? This month we take a look at the new Lackawanna. Is this the Compact Car you've been looking for? Find out!

The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Compact Car is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 46 hp @ 3833RPMs 1710 cc V2 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 80 mph in an impressive 34.201s 0 to 60 mph. With 51 lb-ft of torque we were able to drag 22 lbs on our test trailer. So it can move your spare junk! I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. On the track testing the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna did have some slight issues. Of course it was not designed to be a track car. But as a Compact Car it should have better handling than it does. In most cases in the real world this shouldn't be any problem. But it is still sub-par at best.

While certainly does not have the best features or materials. The Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna does provide the bare necessities required in a vehicle of this type. No more and no less. As well as it should. If you wanted to spend that extra bit you would of bought the better vehicle. Was Philadelphia Motors wise in this respect? Maybe, but we do think they should of offered at least a little more bang for the buck so to speak.

Basketball players and sumo wrestlers should probably avoid the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna. If not for any other reason, the 17 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space is slightly cramp for even an average sized person such as my self.

Serious effort goes into every Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna produced. The build quality of these vehicles is amazing! We could not find a single flaw in its construction while we were testing it. Everything fits properly, nothing is misaligned or misplaced. All of us here at GCM commend Philadelphia Motors in their efforts when it comes to the production of this vehicle.

Engineers at Philadelphia Motors managed to make the perfect vehicle. It has absolutely not issues until hours after the warranty expires. We tested this phenomena 5 times on the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna and every time they had a major breakdown within a week after the warranty expired. While great for Philadelphia Motors this is probably not a vehicle you should buy if you plan on keeping it. The dependability of the Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna leaves a lot to be desired.

Out on civilian streets you'll never be thought of as a eco-maniac while driving your Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna. With its sub-par 18.3 mpg the Lackawanna will hit your wallet hard. Don't worry, the gas station clerk is a nice guy!

From the looks of things, the engineers at Philadelphia Motors took the bare minimum approach. The Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna has just enough safety features and quality materials to keep you and your family safe in most instances. But don't expect much if it effected their bottom line. There is enough there to product their liabilities, thus protecting them from lawsuits. No more, no less. If you are focused on keeping your family safe, this is not the vehicle for you.

The Philadelphia Motors Lackawanna fits the mold of your prototypical Compact Car. It meets all the necessary requirements of being a good Compact Car and at times is quite enjoyable. It may not be the best. But it is still a good Compact Car.