Power-to-Weight Ratio Comparisons

 

 

Note: these specifications came from various websites and the actual figures may vary.

427 Cobra (street version)

425 hp / 2150 lbs = horsepower per pound ratio of  0.197

Honda VF750 (stock)

90 hp / 500 lbs = horsepower per pound ratio of  0.180

Viper Roadster

510 hp / 3410 lbs = horsepower per pound ratio of  0.149

ProjectVF

80 hp* / 620 lbs** = horsepower per pound ratio of  0.145

Porsche 911 Carrera

355 hp / 3131 lbs = horsepower per pound ratio of  0.113

Suzuki Burgman 650

50 hp / 524 lbs = horsepower per pound ratio of  0.095

Cadillac STS V6

255 lbs / 3921 lbs = horsepower per pound ratio of  0.065

 

*VF750 engine de-rated 10 hp for used condition and operating one mile above sea level

**Stock VF750 = 500lbs  - 30lbs (old bodywork) +150 lbs (new bodywork) = 620 lbs (est)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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