🇮🇳 Performance Calculator

Power-to-Weight Ratio Calculator

Power (PS) alone doesn't tell the story - a light car with modest power can outrun a heavy one. See your ratio in every common metric unit plus where it lands on the performance scale.

Power & Weight

Add real-world load for a "with driver" figure.

Power-to-Weight

117 PS/t

Genuinely quick

Kilograms per PS

8.6 kg/PS

kW per Tonne

86 kW/t

PS per kg

0.117

Rough 0-100 km/h

9.5 s

Why it matters

Two cars with the same power accelerate very differently if one is lighter. Power-to-weight normalizes for that, which is why it's the number racers obsess over.

How it works.

Weight (kg) = Kerb weight (+ load), converted from lb if needed PS per tonne = PS ÷ (Weight ÷ 1000) kg per PS = Weight ÷ PS kW per tonne = (PS × 0.7355) ÷ (Weight ÷ 1000)

Frequently asked questions.

Should I use crank or wheel power?

Either works as long as you're consistent when comparing cars. Manufacturer figures (PS) are usually crank power. Wheel power (from a dyno) is lower because of drivetrain losses, so a wheel-PS ratio will look worse but reflects power actually reaching the road.

Does adding weight really hurt that much?

Yes. Since the ratio is power divided by weight, every kilogram you add - passengers, fuel, cargo, aftermarket parts - directly lowers it. This is why weight reduction is such a popular, cost-effective way to improve performance.

How accurate is the 0-100 km/h estimate?

It's a rough guide derived from the ratio and typical traction. Real 0-100 km/h also depends on gearing, tyres, launch technique, and drivetrain type, so treat the figure as a ballpark rather than a tested number.