Conservation of Momentum- Good or Bad?

[PaleMelanesian]

Originally Posted by Old Mechanic

The conservation of momentum is the cornerstone of high efficiency driving. Second most important is acceleration at best BSFC.

regards
Mech

Originally Posted by Old Tele man

...I agree, but I argue Acceleration @ BSFC is #1 because--in typical EGG vs. CHICKEN fashion--you have to accelerate up to speed before you can coast.

...although, from a "time-duration" aspect, coasting (conservation of momentum) is the far larger player.

I agree with Mech. Most cars are set up to accelerate at least in the same ballpark as good BSFC. You can keep the same (non-foolish) acceleration and still have huge gains from conserving momentum.

[320touring]

Excellent info here- thanks!

Now to figure out why she's dropped back to 38mpg ish..

Unless its the lower temps and the rain!