Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:23:31 -0500 From: "The Malt Hound" <grunffnospam.com> wrote in message news:3480njF47thldU1nospamvidual.net... > The Malt Hound wrote: > >> If that were true (ie that the SAAB delivers more torque *to the wheels*) >> and that they are close to the same weight, then the SAAB would have a >> shorter 0-60 time. Since they are the same time, either the SAAB is >> heavier or it is geared higher so the crankshaft torque advantage (which >> may be higher, I don't know) is negated. > > > You're missing one variable - the turbo lag. Maximum torque is delivered > at full boost pressure, which isn't reached immediately. This results in a > lower 0-60 time than would be achieved if the torque curve was the same as > for a naturally aspirated engine. > > > -- > Grunff Good Point! MaltHound