Why are 318's low HP and torque?

318 Compression (Pin) Heights as per Mopar Performance.

1967= 1.75"
1968-69= 1.77"
1970-72= 1.74"
1973-84= 1.74"
1985-87= 1.76"
1988-91= 1.76"

I don't trust those numbers with a ten foot pole. I've torn down too many and actually measured them. 1.720 is the number I've the most of. The best and only thing to do is take measurements and blueprint your compression ratio. That's really the only way. Anything else is only a guess.