Why consider several different factors – isn it the engine thats responsible for a trucks performance?
The engine is typically considered the main contributor to vehicle performance. However, the engine has no control over how much power is demanded by the vehicle, the driver or the operating environment. While these non-engine factors aren’t as obvious, they can have a very dramatic impact on overall vehicle performance. Engine performance along with vehicle efficiency, driving efficiency and operating conditions must be considered when specing a new truck as well as during its operation, in order to achieve optimum performance.
