1992 Wallace Environmental Wetl 500 SEC

The CarCody take

The 1992 Wallace Environmental Wetl 500 SEC is a compact gasoline car with rear-wheel drive, a 5.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic. Its official combined figure is 13 MPG, with 11 MPG in city driving and 15 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $6,300.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-drive compact with a gasoline V8 Owners who can accept high fuel costs

What it is

The Wetl 500 SEC is a 1992 compact car from Wallace Environmental. It uses gasoline, rear-wheel drive, and a 5.6 L 8-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. See other Wallace Environmental cars.

The numbers

Its combined rating is 13 MPG. The city figure is 11 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 15 MPG.

What it costs to run

The listed annual fuel cost is $6,300. Tailpipe carbon dioxide is 683.62 grams per mile.

How it compares

The 15 MPG highway figure is 4 MPG higher than the 11 MPG city figure. The combined result sits between those two use cases at 13 MPG.

Who it suits

This car suits a buyer who specifically wants a rear-wheel-drive compact with a large gasoline V8 and accepts low fuel economy.

Trade-offs

The 5.6 L 8-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive layout define the car's character, but the 13 MPG combined rating and $6,300 annual fuel cost make fuel use a major consideration. Its automatic transmission has four speeds.

Verdict

Choose the Wetl 500 SEC for its unusual mix of compact-car classification, rear drive, and V8 powertrain. Budget carefully for gasoline: the official figures point to 11 MPG around town and only 15 MPG on the highway. The $6,300 yearly fuel-cost figure is the clearest ownership warning. If your priorities are low fuel spending or frequent city travel, this car's numbers work against it.