350 HP ICE vs. 350 HP Diesel?
OK, newbie here and aspiring RV'er. What comments can be made about the advantages/disadvantages of a 350 HP internal combustion engine vs. a 350 HP diesel engine in a class A camper (assuming all oth...
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Yes, that document makes excellent reading for anyone with a heavy vehicle.
All the HP requirements in the document are AT THE REAR WHEELS, so engine HP must be quite a lot more because of loss to cooling fan, alternator, transmission loss, rear axle loss, etc.
Note especially the HUGE difference in HP required to move a heavy vehicle up a grade compared with the small increase in HP needed by a car.
It also give an excellent perspective on how few MPH more you will get from those 30-50 HP increase devices (like 5 MPH those few times you are on those 6% grades).
All the HP requirements in the document are AT THE REAR WHEELS, so engine HP must be quite a lot more because of loss to cooling fan, alternator, transmission loss, rear axle loss, etc.
Note especially the HUGE difference in HP required to move a heavy vehicle up a grade compared with the small increase in HP needed by a car.
It also give an excellent perspective on how few MPH more you will get from those 30-50 HP increase devices (like 5 MPH those few times you are on those 6% grades).
