Having a slow car can be a real buzzkill. Even if you’re not an enthusiast, enduring a white-knuckle experience every time you need to merge onto the highway or get out of your own way can get old after a while. If you’re shopping for an affordable vehicle, most of the cheapest ones are going to stick you with engines that are adequate but unimpressive. However, you don’t need to spend too much to get a decent amount of power.