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torque speed ...

Postby root on Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:26 am

This could be a topic of its own with its own right ;)

In very simple terms (without using physics formulas and charts), power/BHP is the "work" the engine can do.
Torque is the actual turning force is can apply to the wheels.

So, in reality many believe that Torque is a better measure of how fast a car can accelerate and go, rather than BHP. Reasons are similar to what TNT mentioned. You might have 2 vehicles at 400 BHP each, but one weighs a lot more. The heavier one will not have the same acceleration as the lighter vehicle.

Another good analogy is arm-wrestling. Arm-wrestling is won by torque and not just power, because its the one who can apply the greatest turning force who wins.

Common saying: BHP sells cars, Torque wins races.
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Re: torque speed ...

Postby Brembo on Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:46 pm

root wrote:Common saying: BHP sells cars, Torque wins races.



yeaaah baby!!! :D
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