[focus0frenzy1]

how would i explain to someone why theres a difference between hp at the crank and hp at the wheels. They want to know why there's a loss. i know you the car does just dont know why

[itschristorres8]

Originally Posted by focus0frenzy1 how would i explain to someone why theres a difference between hp at the crank and hp at the wheels. They want to know why there's a loss. i know you the car does just dont know why

because power has to go throw the transmission
and the driveshaft
and pinion gear and ring gear to turn axles and wheels

all of that would take you power to turn the driveshaft just like it takes the engine power...its takes the engine more power to make those components turn.
that why make the flywheel and drive shaft lifter make it easier to turn which in turn free's up power

[3.8Coastie]

to add to what torres said, there is a more parasitic loss for auto's than manual trannys.