hp + torque curve
07-03-2002, 11:34 AM
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Re: hp + torque curve
07-03-2002, 09:08 PM
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Nice to see that the Z has more torque off idle than the S2000's peak torque.
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07-04-2002, 12:03 AM
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Reasoning
I'm comparing to the S2000 based on the questions about the Z being sluggish, and those saying that other cars including the s2000 have never been considerred sluggish. I have very often heard driving an s2000 below 5000rpm similar to driving a civic, so I'd say that sounds sluggish. Just tired of all the whiners saying the Z isn't going to compare favorably.
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[B]Because they are similarly priced sports cars, I think. [B]
I'm comparing to the S2000 based on the questions about the Z being sluggish, and those saying that other cars including the s2000 have never been considerred sluggish. I have very often heard driving an s2000 below 5000rpm similar to driving a civic, so I'd say that sounds sluggish. Just tired of all the whiners saying the Z isn't going to compare favorably.
. And yeah, I heard about that review where they said the 350z is sluggish... I really doubt that also. With a 0-60 time of 5.4 (measured by C&D with a pre-production car that weighed in at around 3350 lbs.. which means that the production cars will be just a tad quicker since they weigh in at an average of 3200 lbs), and 180-some-odd lb-ft of torque off idle, I think the 350z will be able to provide some kick in the butt. 
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07-04-2002, 08:59 PM
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Why they don't cross at 5252
If you look at the graph, the HP and Torque scales are different, if you look at the torque around 5252, and the HP at 5252, you'll see they are right about the same number, so I'd say it's legit.
07-04-2002, 10:11 PM
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Basically it stems from the fact that one ft-lb of torque at 5252 rpm is equal to 33,000 ft-lbs per minute of work, and that's equal to one horsepower. The equation is:
horsepower = (torque * RPM)/5252
And so from that equation, when the RPM is equal to 5252, the torque will equal the horsepower. And that's the case for every single dyno sheet.
... ah.. that's the only piece of Physics that I'll ever care about
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horsepower = (torque * RPM)/5252
And so from that equation, when the RPM is equal to 5252, the torque will equal the horsepower. And that's the case for every single dyno sheet
.... ah.. that's the only piece of Physics that I'll ever care about
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