Enzo Vs McLaren F1 - acceleration test
http://www.ferrariownersclub.co.uk/happenings/2003/april/enzo.asp
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Quote:While it is true that more distance will be covered, it is not true that the performance increases. As you increase the diameter (and thus the circumfrence) of the tire, it takes more effort (horsepower) to turn the wheel. This Results in a higher top speed, but slower acceleration. In the world of Formula One, acceleration often matters more than absolute top speed. Furthermore, larger rims result in greater unsprung mass, making it more difficult for the pilots to turn the wheel durning high g turns.
Strictly from a physics point of view, a car with bigger rims will always perform better anyway. (It's just logic, for the same angular velocity, a bigger diameter wheel will cover more distance then a smaller one)
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