Morning, guys!
Doc Fluffer here. Not posting much these days, but here is a question for you technically inclined.
As far as I remember from school there is a linear and direct relation between work/torque and effect. The former measured in Nm or J and the latter measured in W or horsepower. Time (s) being the third denominator. I hope I remembered that correctly.
That would imply a direct and linear relationship between torque and horsepower in a car engine.
Now, what are the factors in an engine the affect the disruption of this linear relationship? Typically a big diesel truck engine makes a huge torque with a relatively moderate bhp output, while a small race engine develops a lot of horsepower but, conversely, a modest torque.
Is it the volume of the engine? Gear ratings? Density/weight of different engine components? Other things?
Also, where in an engine is torque measured?
I have tried to grasp this particular questions since I was a teenager. Alas, so far, no cigar. Anyone able to explain this so I understand it will get a wild card for free fluffing a whole year.
Thanks!
