Data

The data was extracted from the 1974 Motor Trend US magazine, and comprises fuel consumption and 10 aspects of automobile design and performance for 32 automobiles (1973–74 models). Below are the following data points

  • mpg - Miles/(US) gallon
  • cyl - Number of cylinders
  • disp - Displacement (cu.in.)
  • hp - Gross horsepower
  • drat - Rear axle ratio
  • wt - Weight (1000 lbs)
  • qsec - 1/4 mile time
  • vs - Engine (0 = V-shaped, 1 = straight)
  • am - Transmission (0 = automatic, 1 = manual)
  • gear - Number of forward gears
  • carb - Number of carburetors

MPG Formula

\[mpg = \frac{miles\;traveled}{gallons\;of\:gas}\]

Histogram