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Originally Posted by Blue Bomber Man
4 27hp cont. motors on a car around 2000-2500 pounds would probably outperform a corvette. Comparing hp ratings of electric motors and ICE is not really apples to apples.
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Not if they're directly connected 1:1 to the wheels.
Besides, you're comparing 4 x 27 hp to an ICE. I'm comparing it to a 150kW AC motor and a transmission. The single motor with transmission will be cheaper (one motor/one controller) and far more powerful. Even having fixed ratio inboard motors with axles (a la Tesla) keeps the motor out of the damage area, allows standard suspension/braking components and keeps the motor as sprung weight.