The Mathematics of Automotive Comparison
Herein lies the sacred logic behind our vehicular divinations. These arcane formulae transmute raw data into insights on performance, precision, and price-to-thrill ratio. Each metric is defined with surgical precision, and every equation illuminated with scholastic clarity.
Each formula applies a unique weighting of parameters and operates on a different numerical scale. Thus, comparing scores between two formulas is mathematically invalid and semantically misleading.
Ⅰ. Fundamental Variables
- P = Power (horsepower)
- W = Weight (kg)
- C = Price (€)
- G = Lateral Grip (G-force)
- A = Acceleration time (0–100 km/h, seconds)
- T = Synonymous with A (used for formula clarity)
Ⅱ. Canonical Scoring Formulae
⚠ Reminder: Lower score = better vehicle in all formulas.
1. Performance / Price (refined)
Score = 1 ÷ [ (P / W) × (C / 1000)k × G × (1 / A) ]
Balances performance with cost, accentuated by grip and acceleration speed.
2. Performance / Handling / Price
Score = 1 ÷ [ (P / W) × G ÷ (√C × A) ]
Trifecta of acceleration, grip, and financial efficiency.
3. Thrill per Euro
Score = 1 ÷ [ (P × G) ÷ (W × log(C + 1)) ]
Emphasizes emotional engagement per euro invested, filtered through cost entropy.
4. Track Focus
Score = 1 ÷ [ (P / W) × (1 / T) × G ]
Engineered for those who dance at the limit of adhesion. Prioritizes raw acceleration, power-to-weight, and grip.
5. Budget Build
Score = 1 ÷ [ ((P / W)2 × G ÷ A) ÷ C ]
Extracts maximum dynamic potential from a constrained budget.
6. Custom Alchemy
Score = 1 ÷ [ a·(P / W) + b·G + c·(1 / T) − d·(C / 1000) × (1 / e) ]
Your own philosopher’s stone: tune coefficients a, b, c, d, e to shape the ultimate evaluative prism.
Ⅲ. Scoring Philosophy
Each formula targets a different philosophy: track precision, daily thrill, financial austerity, or tailored balance. Choose the lens through which you judge.