Geee, I owned a Chevy Metro, along time ago and it had a smaller 3 cylinder gas engine which with I think was like .9 liters, and it got around ?90 horsepower, you would think they could of put a little bit more powerful engine in it. I guess you don't need much horsepower to go slow.
My 1990 Geo Metro xfi (Canadian built) had only 47 HP, but I loved it! Got 50 mpg on long trips more than once (mostly driving 55). 5 speed with A/C. Had to be on the highway to get real cold air.