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Why does acceleration vary from car to car?
It varies with the amount of horsepower, and torque the engine is putting out. Also the weight of the car is a big factor. More horsepower and torque and less weight equals more acceleration and a faster 0-60 time. All at the expense of mileage.
How can a cop car go so fast from stand still?
They have bigger engines with more horsepower, and they are tuned for rapid acceleration.
How does a car accelarate?
horsepower/torque from the engine is transferred through gears to the tires to accelerate the car. The higher the power/weight, given enough traction, the faster the acceleration.
Which f1 car has the most horsepower?
Unregulated. BMW. 1500 on Methanol.
What gm car has most horsepower?
I'd say the Corvette ZR1
What is the most powerful Acura car?
A vehicles "power" is usually measured by the term "horsepower". The Acura model with the most horsepower is the Acura TL-SH AWD. This car first was first released to the market in 2012. It boasts 304 horsepower. Other Acura models have horsepower around 280 HP.
What is horsepower in cars?
Horsepower is the energy output of the engine. More horsepower = more energy. This does not, however, mean faster, or better acceleration. Not all of the energy produced by the engine will make it to the wheels. Most is lost in the form of heat. Torque is what will push you back into your seat.
Why is it that their is an acceleration when a car is moving?
There is only acceleration if the car's velocity changes. If it moves at a constant velocity, then there is no acceleration.
How much horsepower does a 2.3l engine have?
the horsepower of a car depends on the number of cylinders it has. The engine displacement does not affect the horsepower of a car by much.
How much horsepower does an Outlaw Sprint car have?
A World of Outlaws sprint car engine can vary from about 810 horsepower to about 900 horsepower.
What makes a car go faster torque or horsepower?
Horsepower is the basis for a car going faster
If a car is slowing down can its acceleration be positive?
No, if a car is slowing down, its acceleration is negative. Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity, so if the car's velocity is decreasing, its acceleration is in the opposite direction.
