Spence,

You guys call metric the "English system"? Thats funny because the English have only just introduced compulsory metric systems in 1996(ish). Distances are still in miles but it is now compulsory in supermarkets to display metric measures (99% still display imperial too). As for the litres per 100km - yes they seem to do this everywhere, don't know why, I prefer ??kms per litre.

Ben E Gas, Which is more logical and easier to learn?

A) 1 kilometre = 1000 metres = 100000 centimeters
1 tonne = 1000 kilograms = 1000000 grams

B) 1 mile = 1760 yards = 5280 feet = 63360 inches
1 ton = 2240 lbs = 35840 ounces

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