Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-109.69.5.143-20130730144653/@comment-5197028-20130731122814

There are also factors that you can't read into that make a large differnce as well. never under estimate aerodynamics and down force. It doesn't matter what an engine can put out if the drag or resistance will restrict that. Initial torque, if too high, can also generate tire spin and wasted energy.

Top speed is not the only thing that matters as well. some engines may be built for a higher top speed, but they take longer to get there, versus a car that is a bit slower, but can accelerate through the lower MPH quicker.

Overall, there are more factors to consider than the numbers you see on paper.