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bikinpunk · 08-09-2006, 01:02 PM

Okay, so are you burning less gas TOTAL at a lower speed than at a higher speed?

Don't say sorry, it's not like I've been arguing this as a truth. It's just something that always gets brought up when talking about gas and noone ever has a true explanation. Thought I could get some input from some people here.

I think speed vs. time would be exponential. Thus, the more speed (rpms whatever) you have the higher the gas expenditure is, but the quicker you get there. You're reaching your destination faster at a faster speed. So, are you burning the same total amount of gas at a faster speed as you would a slower speed but getting there in a longer period of time?

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bikinpunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Age: 26 Posts: 3,257 Erin iTrader: 3 / 100%	Okay, so are you burning less gas TOTAL at a lower speed than at a higher speed? Don't say sorry, it's not like I've been arguing this as a truth. It's just something that always gets brought up when talking about gas and noone ever has a true explanation. Thought I could get some input from some people here. I think speed vs. time would be exponential. Thus, the more speed (rpms whatever) you have the higher the gas expenditure is, but the quicker you get there. You're reaching your destination faster at a faster speed. So, are you burning the same total amount of gas at a faster speed as you would a slower speed but getting there in a longer period of time?