So a turbo car that weighs 3200#s only needs 320rwhp to run even with a 2200# racecar that has 200 rwhp N/A? Traction has nothing to do with it? Neither does the type of induction? Just asking. Never heard that 12hp = 100lbs.
So a turbo car that weighs 3200#s only needs 320rwhp to run even with a 2200# racecar that has 200 rwhp N/A? Traction has nothing to do with it? Neither does the type of induction? Just asking. Never heard that 12hp = 100lbs.
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen
Yeah, I'm not sure I agree with 12hp for every 100lb of weight difference. It has to depend on gearing and torque as well. It's known that cars that make significant torque are less sensitive to an increase in weight than a car with similar power/weight but less torque, especially from a roll.Originally Posted by David88vert
Anyhow, I'm pretty sure that if you took a honda hatch that ran neck and neck with a camaro or mustang, and then you added 100lb to each car, the honda would be slower because it makes less torque and relies more on gearing + redline to get moving. Weight doesn't affect all setups to the same degree, so that 12hp = 100lb factor probably only works for particular scenarios.
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