A saloon car and a full size SUV

Saloon car
Inline 4 cylinder with 175hp weighing 1115kg 0-62mph in 8.8secs with a top speed of 220km/h.

And

A full size suv
V12 with 450hp weighing 2455kg 0-62mph 6.8secs with a top speed of 220km/h

Will the full size suv get there faster considering the Hp advantage and 0-62 time frame or will it be hindered considering the amount of weight the hp has to push. Please I need a break down answer.

I think the V12 will get there faster. Will break my opinion down during break time.



Another interesting topic. Waiting to learn from #DoroBosses.

Considering the weight and handling of the suv I'll preferably go with the salon. But theres hardly an I4 salon of that weight and hp that'll do only 62miles in 7 seconds

It depends on the race course. If its a straight line dash, based on the 0-62 times, the SUV should win. If its on a twisty and winding road, the saloon might win. races are never really about 0-62 numbers printed about by manufacturers or about HP. Torque and torque distribution through the rev range are also serious factors to consider and they come to play when twisting roads come into play.

9icetoo:
It depends on the race course. If its a straight line dash, based on the 0-62 times, the SUV should win. If its on a twisty and winding road, the saloon might win. races are never really about 0-62 numbers printed about by manufacturers or about HP. Torque and torque distribution through the rev range are also serious factors to consider and they come to play when twisting roads come into play.

Yes, you're right. Don't forget drive gear ratios matter too. Shape of vehicle matters too. At 180km/hr, I see the SUV struggling due to its mass, its dimensions, and wind resistance.

Don't forget, there are Sports coupes and sedans with i4 engines which are very fast.

9icetoo:
It depends on the race course. If its a straight line dash, based on the 0-62 times, the SUV should win. If its on a twisty and winding road, the saloon might win. races are never really about 0-62 numbers printed about by manufacturers or about HP. Torque and torque distribution through the rev range are also serious factors to consider and they come to play when twisting roads come into play.

Im cofused, Im seeing a shorter 0-62 on the SUV, that alone promises faster acceleration from bends than the saloon. We should also consider suspension types and if the SUV is an AWD as against FWD of most saloons.
The saloon should actually have more levergae on a straight line dash due to the low weight. I need some education please.

I asked this questions to clear my doubt because I know some hefty suvs are very fast and have the 0-62mph time better or faster than some cars, but people will always argue about curb to weight ratio and size of the suv. I am just trying to know whether the time the manufacturer of an suv says its car can reach 0-62mph they have factored in curb weight, size of the suv and other necessary parameters that hinder speed/acceleration.