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Torque vs HP vs Acceleration explained 1800

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posted by  JohnMc on  Mon Dec 15 10:03 CST 2003
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J/K. Torque at high rpms is better than torque at low rpms, it's just a little harder to utilize in everyday driving.

HP takes the gearing out of the equation as a factor, makes the power outputs more comparable. A VW TDi engine, for example, is better understood by it's 90 HP rating than it's 150 ft lb rating. Because it only revs to 4000 rpm a higher revving 90 hp/90 ft lb gas engine can keep up, and a higher revving 150 ft lb gas engine will leave it behind.






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