Torque, Force, Work, Power... insteresting link for your kids, and maybe you too!

[dredmo]

http://craig.backfire.ca/pages/autos/horsepower

[lupinsea]

Australian engines obey the exact same laws of physics as American engines. The only real distinction between the two is that Aussie engines are designed to run upside down.

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Let's compare two cars with two different engines that have the same peak power output, but different power bands.

Both cars have the same curb weight, transmission, tire radius, and so on. In fact, the only difference between the two cars will be the engines. One car will be equipped with a 500hp V8, and the other will have a 500hp turbocharged 4 cylinder engine.

The car with the V8 will be named Redneck , and the car with the 4 cylinder will be named Ricer .

[rumatt]

The car with the V8 will be named Redneck , and the car with the 4 cylinder will be named Ricer .