How much HP is the optimum for a daily car ?
Discussion
DuncanM said:
I think 200bhp is spot on as it makes overtaking on single carriageway that much easier .
For example, IS200 = Difficult to overtake, 200sx = quite easy.
Duncan
As a driver of a 70bhp ford slocus I think you need look at your method of overtaking if you have difficultl with a IS200For example, IS200 = Difficult to overtake, 200sx = quite easy.
Duncan
v8will said:
More about power to weight ratio shirley?
My last Volvo had around 170BHP/Tonne which was more than enough for everyday use.
This, power-to-weight is how you're going to feel your performance on the road.My last Volvo had around 170BHP/Tonne which was more than enough for everyday use.
Now I have 150bhp and 1280kg and it's fine for most things, but I would love more. The plan says I'll have 265bhp and 1500kg soon, and then after a year or so I shall probably want more than that.
What you're used to will play a massive part in what you're prepared to live with on a daily basis, as well as how and where you tend to drive on the road. I do a lot of country road stuff at fairly quiet times, so much power would be nice. If I lived in a city and drove at peak times, I wouldn't really be arsed.
I make do with 180 but my drove to work is four straight Roman roads with clear vis for half a mile at a time if I want to overtake and then some twist country lanes that are always clear.
There are times where if I still had a car with 280bhp I'd overtake stuff but now I just look at the gap and leave it, I can't enjoy driving if my head is in the windscreen of an oncoming car...
Eta, my commute at the minute is 10-15 minutes so overtaking is rarely a massive timesaver
There are times where if I still had a car with 280bhp I'd overtake stuff but now I just look at the gap and leave it, I can't enjoy driving if my head is in the windscreen of an oncoming car...
Eta, my commute at the minute is 10-15 minutes so overtaking is rarely a massive timesaver
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