We’ve got two identical cars, one makes 1000 hp and 500 lb-ft, the other 500 hp and 1000 lb-ft. The question is: who wins in a quarter mile? Horsepower or torque? That’s what we’re figuring out today, ...
Whether you’re reading about V8 pickups or electric sedans, the concept of torque is critical to understanding the capabilities of a car. Torque often takes a back seat to horsepower when it comes to ...
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Horsepower vs torque - a simple explanation

What's The Difference Between Horsepower & Torque? Which is better, horsepower or torque? Two words that are often stated in ...
When looking at the performance capabilities of any vehicle, horsepower and torque shouldn't be pitted against each other. In fact, they are simply different sides of the same coin, so to speak. An ...
torque is a force. horsepower is the rate at which the engine does work. Really, all the engine's peak torque, and the RPM at which it produces it tells you is the general operating characteristics of ...
Anytime force—either a push or a pull-is applied to an object and an opposite reaction takes place, work happens. For example, when meathead's El Camino breaks down and he pushes it home, work occurs.
When Ford unveiled its refreshed 2023 Super Duty lineup in September, key stats like horsepower and torque figures for its four available engines or maximum towing and payload capacities were missing.
When it was announced, the 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor already had a lot to live up to, including the existing Ford F-150 Raptor pickup. Now we know what the Bronco Raptor will punch out of its 3.0 liter ...
Some of the marine racing R/C nitro engines can twist out 5 hp from 11cc. It's comical that the tuned pipe is usually physically larger than the engine. UPFRONT Warning - I'm not covering everything..