From: J. Forster (jfor@quik.com)
Date: Sun Sep 22 2002 - 21:51:46 PDT
Paul A. Thomas wrote:
> > Why can't the deuce hold it's own.
>
> I offer this for what it's worth: In reading the specs on my deuce engine (
> gas ) I noticed it has the same horsepower as my 2002 Corolla ( 127 hp ). I
> may have torque to pull my pier and beam foundation loose, but don't see it
> winning any speed contests.
Torque x speed = power. With gears you can increase the torque and reduce the
speed, or conversely. Your Toyota is geared for higher speed, lower torque. In
fact, that's the reason for a gearbox. It's to match the torque/speed
characteristics of the engine to the load. You can move a huge load that
requires high torque with a small, low power motor. It just takes a loooong
time.
-John
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