QUOTE(alexei @ Jul 28 2009, 10:22 PM)
Points to ponder:
1. When you read vehicle specs, why max torque is always before max HP?
2. How true is the saying: Torque wins races, HP sells cars.
3. How does a smaller cc engine out perform a bigger cc, during jump start and acceration?
4. How to balance between accel and topspeed?
5. Should I consider sprocket ratio when I change tyre size?
6. Why can we maintain at a certain speed just by controlling the accelerator leh?
7. What's the deal with high speed bearing, lightened racing parts, and all the other modifications?
A summarized answer for all the 7 points:
It's about torque curve, power curve and its smoothness (check ripple on the dyno).
Power curve is important, along with gearing and final drive, as they all translate to the effective torque on wheel.
Moral of the story: feel the power with your body, not by advertised figure.