Mazda CX-9 0-60 Speed
Is the Sport with the 18" wheels quicker or slower than the GT with the 20's?
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Either way, they both accelerate at 9.8 meters/second ^2 when driven off a cliff.
I beg to differ: they'll accelerate at 9.81 m/s^2. That extra 0.01 is a huuuuge difference ;-)
The only difference I could think of between the two wheels might be weight: if the 20" weighs more, it might take more power to turn it?
I imagine that cars will continue to get quicker. I just read that the new CTS will have 550hp, 0-60 in 4.1, and 1/4 mile in 12.4. A caddy doing 12.4 quarters; who woulda thunk it?
You aren't differing, just being anal.
Then you should have realized that your original question was ill-posed!
Is the Sport with the 18" wheels quicker or slower than the GT with the 20's?
At 60 mph, neither is quicker. :P
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The question was not at all ill-posed, rather- misunderstood.
It is a very physics oriented question to ask for quantitative and measured results. It would take someone who has driven a similarly equipped vehicle with each set of wheels mounted to answer. I'd like to know the answer to this question too!
"At 60 mph, neither is quicker."
Not entirely true. If you mean that they travel at the same 'speed' this is accurate. Quicker can also mean 'more agile' or has greater velocity (acceleration (rate of change in speed)). The effects of reducing unsprung weight in rotational mass can have a huge impact on acceleration. This is a performance AND fuel efficiency question. So at 60 mph- which set will get to 80 mph in the least amount of time?
I've only got an Accounting/Finance degree but I aced all my college science classes 20 years ago. Doesn't mean I know what I'm talking about now though.
Actually, it wasn't misunderstood. It was misstated.
The effects of reducing unsprung weight in rotational mass can have a huge impact on acceleration.
Quite correct! Additionally, you lose a little mechanical advantage with larger wheels so your acceleration will be reduced.
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