Originally posted by evanwebb@Aug 10 2005, 08:09 PM
Well, interestingly enough I just check some numbers and a 2640 lb Volvo with 150 hp comes to 17.7 lb/hp and a 2050 lb MGB with 115 hp comes to 17.8 lb/hp. Interesting... The smaller frontal area of the MGB might help make up for some horsepower deficit in a straight line, but I don't know which is worse aerodynamically, a brick or an open car...
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That would be peak hp/weight.

Think more about area under the curve, torque throughout the RPM range. I bet the Volvo has a lot of it, and the MG has very little in comparison. Therefore, the peak hp vs. weight is similar but the torque vs. weight compared throughout the range I bet is not similar. That is going to make a lot of difference off the corner exit speeds for sure. Volvos are good ITB cars, seen a lot of them run and they hustle.

Ron