The horsepower rating of an engine back in those days was measured in "gross" horsepower, meaning the absolute maximum output of the engine only, taken from the crankshaft, with no accessories like the water pump, generator, fan or losses through the transmission taken into consideration. That changed in the early 70s when it was found to be unrealistic, which began the era of "SAE Net" horsepower ratings, taken with the engine equipped as it would be in the automobile, and at the driveshaft, not at the crankshaft, which also takes into account the losses attributed to the transmission. SAE Net is what is used to this day.
If this car would have its horsepower rated today, it would probably make 65-70 HP on a good day. That is about the same as a Smart FourTwo. It's nearly impossible to find a car today with less than 100 horsepower. SAE Net. :)
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Date: 2010-05-01 01:11 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-05-01 01:16 am (UTC)90 whole horsepower!
Date: 2010-05-01 01:47 am (UTC)If this car would have its horsepower rated today, it would probably make 65-70 HP on a good day. That is about the same as a Smart FourTwo. It's nearly impossible to find a car today with less than 100 horsepower. SAE Net. :)
Re: 90 whole horsepower!
Date: 2010-05-01 02:29 am (UTC)PS And what is the relevance of a cinema usher?
Re: 90 whole horsepower!
Date: 2010-05-04 05:19 am (UTC)IOW, I have no fucking idea and I don't think they did either.
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Date: 2010-05-01 02:11 am (UTC)no subject
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