Car starting these days is all done by computer. I do remember old cars that were very difficult to start.
Most aircraft engines don't have computer controlled injection and ignition and are therefore as difficult to start as old car engines.
I fitted electronic ignition to my last LAA Lycoming engined aircraft. It transformed the starting. I am going to fit it to my current aircraft this winter.
Last edited by Zulu Alpha; 9th Aug 2013 at 12:09.