Originally Posted by
derekthetree
weight?
real world fuel economy?
having a higher HP/L rating doesn't mean your engine is lighter...
Although increasing a small engine's specific output would increase total power without increasing weight it brings up the next issue I stated.
The higher specific output means more energy is being wasted... The higher the Hp/L rating the worse the fuel economy (normally)
You wanna lose weight? build your engine with lighter materials
You wanna keep good fuel economy? don't increase the specific power and run leaner...
.... The last part is really general so no hissy fits ok?
Power, whether measured as HP, PS, or KW is what accelerates cars and gets it up to top speed. Power also determines how far you take a wall when you hit it
Engine torque is an illusion.