When an IC engine is overloaded it stalls and stops running, usually with no harm done. That sets a definite limit to the power the engine can produce.
A good high performance electric motor on the other hand is not self limiting (at least not at a level it can survive) as long as there is volts and amps available it will try to turn any load you put to it. If it is too much it overheats and burns up. Which is why electric motors have control systems, possibly as simple as a circuit breaker to protect the motor. And why I said an electric motors limiting factor is heat. |