
Torque vs Horsepower: Auto Racing Power Showdown
Jan 31, 2007 · Ive got a question, which is more powerful and better to have in auto racing, torque or horsepower? I've gotten mixed answers and wanted to ask some people who know their stuff.
Does Horsepower or Torque Determine a Vehicle's Acceleration?
Dec 17, 2015 · My dad and I are having a debate about HP and torque. He thinks that a 400hp diesel with 800ft lbs of torque will have more power and out pull and have better acceleration …
Torque vs Horsepower: Clarifying the Difference - Physics Forums
Oct 19, 2007 · Torque and horsepower are crucial in understanding automotive performance, with horsepower being the measure of work done over time, while torque represents static force. …
Maximizing Power and Efficiency: Flywheel Torque vs. Horsepower ...
May 1, 2017 · Dear friends, i want to know if flywheel (30inch) 96kg weight running on 1400rpm then how much power can save in hp or tarque? and how much power required...
Gearing Mechanics: Torque/HP & Gear Ratio Explained
Apr 29, 2007 · anybody know the mechanics of gearing, like on a bicycle, motorcycle, or car? what is the relationship between gear ratio and torque/hp? i mean we all...
Electric Motor and Gas Engine Horsepower Equivalency
Jul 18, 2010 · Is there a way to figure out the horsepower of an electric motor if you know the horsepower of a gas engine. For example: If the torque-to-horsepower...
Torque vs Horsepower: Auto Racing Power Showdown
Jan 31, 2007 · Actually, power and torque are seperate. Torque can be static. Take an electric motor and weld the output shaft to the casing and then turn the motor on. It will sit there and …
Comparing Motorcycle & Car Engines: Rpm vs. Torque
Mar 28, 2009 · Now, everyone knows that motorcycle engines work at much higher rpms than car engines. They also produce lesser torque than a car, because (and correct...
Calculating torque/hp losses from wheel choices - Physics Forums
Sep 5, 2009 · This discussion focuses on calculating torque and horsepower losses associated with changing wheel sizes on a vehicle. Key calculations involve the effects of rim size and …
Relation between torque and rpm - Physics Forums
Feb 2, 2015 · Explore practical applications of torque in automotive engineering Study the differences between torque and power in various types of motors Engineering students, …