Electric vs. nitro, watts/horsepower.

[Nick]

I read that about 4-5 times but still didn't understand Serum. :D

Intresting thread, a good read, thanks.

[BrianG]

In simpler terms (maybe); horsepower is how fast you can lift 70kg up 1 meter high.

If you have 1HP, you can do it in 1 second.
If you have 2HP, you can lift 70kg up 1M in 1/2 second.
Or, if you have 2HP, you can lift 140kg up 1M in 1 second.
Or, if you have 2HP, you can lift 70kg up 2M in 1 second.

And so on.

Although, saying you have to move "up" seems to take gravity into consideration...

[JOHNNYMAXXIMA]

Does anyone know if XRC has dynoed CEN's 7.7 engine? I believe they (CEN)clame 5hp for that engine. That is a huge engine but still seems like a lot a power.

[BrianG]

Don't know, but any Nitro motor will put out that HP for a small rpm range. Above and below that range, the HP will be substantially less - especially at the low range where you need it most.

Originally Posted by JOHNNYMAXXIMA

Does anyone know if XRC has dynoed CEN's 7.7 engine? I believe they (CEN)clame 5hp for that engine. That is a huge engine but still seems like a lot a power.

If I remember correctly it was like 1.56 hp and .59oz. of torque. Definitely NOT 5hp.