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Originally Posted by jshadeck
How does a calculator work based on hp and weight?
It cant factor hp/tq curves, # of gears/shifts, gear ratios, traction, drag, rolling resistance....
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F=ma
You're right, it misses a LOT of information when your comparing cars that differ by less than 1/10th of a second but it's not a terrible ballpark considering most stock cars end up with similar values for the gear shifts, traction, drag etc.