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aspera · 11-16-2009, 05:27 PM

I just played around with the calculator and then accidentally deleted my post.

I tried using drag area (because it is easier to find), speed and distance. I'm not sure what it means but I think I found a fun way to compare a Hummer and an Insight. I call it DRAG VOLUME.

The drag area for a Honda Insight is 5.10 sq ft.
The drag area for a Hummer H2 is 26.5 sq ft.
60mph is 5280 ft/min.
5.10 x 5280 = 26,928 (cubic feet/min?)
26.5 x 5280 = 139,920

The Hummer moves 26,928 (drag volume?) of air in a mere 1016 feet. If the Hummer goes 1016 feet per minute that's just 11.5 mph.

11-16-2009, 05:27 PM	#25 (permalink)
aspera EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KC Posts: 62 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I just played around with the calculator and then accidentally deleted my post. I tried using drag area (because it is easier to find), speed and distance. I'm not sure what it means but I think I found a fun way to compare a Hummer and an Insight. I call it DRAG VOLUME. The drag area for a Honda Insight is 5.10 sq ft. The drag area for a Hummer H2 is 26.5 sq ft. 60mph is 5280 ft/min. 5.10 x 5280 = 26,928 (cubic feet/min?) 26.5 x 5280 = 139,920 The Hummer moves 26,928 (drag volume?) of air in a mere 1016 feet. If the Hummer goes 1016 feet per minute that's just 11.5 mph.