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Why do American cars sound 'heavier' then European cars?

Asked by rebbel (35550points) June 5th, 2010

Today i went to a meeting where there were only American cars (and some bikes).
Most of them were oldtimers, ranging from 50’s to 70’s, with also some a bit younger (80’s till now).
I wondered why do the American cars have this typical fat, heavy, muscular sound, as opposed to the Europeans, which are much more flat, hoover-like sounding?
My two brothers couldn’t give me an answer.
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