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From: glenm@mako.UUCP (Glen McCluskey)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: measuring pep of cars
Message-ID: <162@mako.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 7-Jun-84 14:01:22 EDT
Article-I.D.: mako.162
Posted: Thu Jun  7 14:01:22 1984
Date-Received: Sat, 9-Jun-84 08:07:53 EDT
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Does anyone know a good way to measure the ability
of a car to pass quickly, climb hills, carry heavy
loads, etc?

Obviously such criteria as horsepower, displacement,
0-60 figures, and the like can be used, but these
don't really answer the question.  Such factors as
aerodynamic design, weight, etc. are not considered.

I am attempting to determine the likely differences
between a 1984 Tercel and a 1974 Valiant 318 V8.  The
latter has an engine 3X the size, yet I am sure its
performance is not 3X as much.

What about doing something like taking the ratio of the
weight of the car to the horsepower?