Like yeah sure it’s impressive that the C8 Z06 makes 670 horsepower from a 5.5L V8, but how about the 1974-1976 Cadillac DeVille making 190 horsepower from an 8.2L V8?
https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Cadillac/29057/Cadillac-DeVille-IV-Coupe-82-V8.html
For comparison, in 1934 Chevy offered a 3.4L I6 with 80 horsepower, the same efficiency as that massive big block from 40 years later.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Stovebolt_engine
Interesting? Maybe.
Desirable to own? No.
One of my main reasons for trading in my Subaru STi was how bad the fuel economy was for how little power it made. Compared to my new Camaro, I went from 300 HP at 20 mpg to 455 HP at 30 mpg.
Why would I find it fun to spend more money and burn more fuel, just to go slower? I find it far more fascinating just how much more power modern engines can make using far less fuel than older designs did.