In terms of engines, bigger really is better. Yeah, you can spin a smaller engine to the moon or stuff it will boost to make good power, but for a naturally aspirated (NA) engine, life is just easier ...
In episode 11 of Engine Masters, presented by AMSOIL and supported by Earl's Performance Plumbing and Mr. Gasket, David Freiburger, Steve Dulcich, and Steve Brul bring another fun engine shootout.