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Originally posted by AWD Primera
[b]Could there be a difference between NZ and US dynos or are all the cars that ive read about in NZ just shagged and not putting out their rated HP?
What is the approximate loss between WHP and BHP?
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I think it's because y'all are upside down there in the Southern Hemisphere. The cars just don't run as well that way. :jump:
Actually, it's possible there is a difference in dynos.
More likely the difference is due to FWD vs AWD. AWD just absorbs significantly more hp (kW).
As for the drivetrain loss (whp vs bhp), that can vary from car to car. As a rule of thumb (but all thumbs are different aren't they?) figure 15% for a FWD car, 25% for a RWD car, and God only knows for a AWD car.
I tell you what, just ship your car over here and we'll get you some good numbers. :jump: