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Stielow

03-01-2010 10:59 AM

Horsepower vs. Torque

I was trying to explain the difference between HP and TQ to a buddy of mine and found this. It is a good explanation and kind of funny.

http://craig.backfire.ca/pages/autos/horsepower

Go to the bottom and read the example - I think I'm the Redneck. :P

“ Peak power sells cars. High average power wins races. ”

Mark

Yenko boy

03-01-2010 11:19 AM

That was an excellent breakdown.

Budweasel

03-01-2010 11:49 AM

Very cool. I bookmarked it.

Bryce

03-01-2010 12:35 PM

That was a good read.

camcojb

03-01-2010 01:39 PM

I've always liked "torque gets the fun started, HP keeps it going.........."

Jody

Rod P

03-01-2010 01:50 PM

totally bookmarked that! :thumbsup:

WSSix

03-01-2010 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcojb (Post 272414)

I've always liked "torque gets the fun started, HP keeps it going.........."

Jody

Yep. Torque gets you off the line in a hurry but if you don't have a great horse power curve the vehicle is going to slow down as the rpms increase. The L98 TPI motors are a great example of how a torque motor feels great off the line but utterly falls on its face from the lack of horse power as you keep going. Of course better gearing can help :)

RaceMan

03-02-2010 08:50 AM

Good info !!! also very good examples and explanations

Thanks !!:thumbsup:

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