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it's always mildly funny how much engine power has increased over the years. my bottom-of-the-line SUV gets 184 BHP, these shipped with 35-50 BHP depending on
by paulmd 3y ago
it's always mildly funny how much engine power has increased over the years. my bottom-of-the-line SUV gets 184 BHP, these shipped with 35-50 BHP depending on model lol
- userbinator 3y agoPassenger car engines are usually rated in peak power now --- and rarely need to output that number --- whereas they used to be continuous and run closer to their maximum power rating.
- paulmd 3y agoyes, with 35BHP to move my truck I would certainly expect to be running continuously at maximum load ;) (admittedly it's probably closer to the size/weight of a kei truck than modern half-ton monstrosities lol)
- foobar1962 3y agoIn Britain at least, taxes were levied on engine horsepower which at various times were calculated by piston stroke or cylinder diameter. Hence many long-stroke narrow cylinder engine designs.