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Originally Posted by pikkagtr
Weight is the biggest part of the equation
Power only helps in ONE direction
.......forward
Weight affects braking, turning, fuel economy, tire wear etc.
A 400 hp 3000lbs vehicle is far and away better than a 666hp 5000lbs vehicle
Both have exactly the same power to weight ratio of 0.13333
I once took a class on driving dynamics at Sonoma raceway and still remember what was written on the white board during morning check in
A great car isn't how much power you brought to play.....it is how much weight you left at home
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It is not the biggest, but it is critical. Chassis height, suspension tuning, weight position and amount, etc. are all critical.
Handling is a blend of different elements. A heavy car can handle well, as can a car with weight in the wrong places. The key question is where the limits are and what the car does when there.