Car - Required Power and Torque

Calculate the required engine power and torque for a car to maintain constant speed or accelerate, based on forces acting on the vehicle and transmission efficiency.

ParameterValueUnit
Aerodynamic Resistance Force (FD)250N
Rolling Resistance Force (FR)400N
Acceleration Force (FA)0N
Total Force (FT)650N
Velocity (v)25m/s
Transmission Efficiency (η)0.85-
Engine Power (P)19118W
Engine Speed (nrpm)1500rpm
Engine Torque (T)121.5Nm
Wheel Radius (r)0.35m
Wheel Speed (nw_rpm)1500rpm