Assuming everything else is equal between two or more cars....

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Higher horsepower generally contributes to a vehicle's potential for a higher top speed, assuming all other factors are equal. However, gearing plays a crucial role; increasing horsepower without adjusting the gearing may not yield a higher top speed. The relationship between horsepower and road speed is influenced by factors such as aerodynamics, weight, and tire performance. Ultimately, while horsepower is a significant factor, it must be optimized with appropriate gearing to achieve maximum speed. Therefore, both horsepower and gearing must be considered to determine a vehicle's top speed effectively.
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Assuming everything else is equal between two cars, would the car with the higher horsepower have higher top speed and vice versa?
 
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if you took one car and increased the engine horsepower but at the same engine rpm, you would need to lengthen the gearing to suit the higher potential top speed.
 
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Tabaristiio said:
Assuming everything else is equal between two cars, would the car with the higher horsepower have higher top speed and vice versa?
What are your thoughts on this?
 

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