SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : Intel Corporation (INTC) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: pgerassi who wrote (142438)8/30/2001 9:24:52 AM
From: Windsock  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 186894
 
Your ramble on the power of car engines is insane nonsense.

HP is a standard definition of power -- 550 ft-lbs/sec. You can measure HP with good accuracy by determining Torque at a given engine rpm using an engine dynamometer. The effect of the power to weight ratio on acceleration and the ability to perform work is well known

I have no idea what point you are trying to make about processors or the "PC world" with your rant on engine power.

By the way, a current Formula 1 engine makes 800 HP at 18,000 rpm using a 3.0 L displacement. Pretty cool. But not very useful as a truck motor or in a street car.

None of this is relevant in any way to the PC world



To: pgerassi who wrote (142438)8/30/2001 2:53:24 PM
From: BelowTheCrowd  Respond to of 186894
 
Actually, the average Joe or Jane bought the car with the better stereo system and nicer cupholders. They didn't even ask about horsepower. So long as it seemed OK on the test drive, it was fine. Mostly they'll be sitting in traffic anyway...

mg


HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News