themzlab
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thanks for the link.That may be true, but CVTs artificially inflate the power curve, so to speak.
I think we need to get past the HP/TQ debate. This is really about gearing; an area where the CVT shines (to a certain point). Good read here:
https://danielmiessler.com/study/horsepower/
F = m*a is true in a vacuum.
This relationship is fundamental to engineering but for practical problems - not in deep outer space ; ) - more things should be considered.
F = (mass) * (acceleration) + (Velocity)*(Velocity) * (Some Constant)
This is simplified of course as all models are.
As the speed of the car goes up the drag force goes up dramatically (related to the square of speed).
maybe we don't want to go down this particular rabbit hole but this does explain why it is so much harder to kick down and pass someone on the freeway versus some other low-speed road.
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