Horsepower vs. Torque - Lateral-g Forums

**Stielow** · #1 03-01-2010, 10:59 AM

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.

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

Mark

Yenko boy · #2 03-01-2010, 11:19 AM

That was an excellent breakdown.

Budweasel · #3 03-01-2010, 11:49 AM

Very cool. I bookmarked it.

Bryce · #4 03-01-2010, 12:35 PM

That was a good read.

**camcojb** · #5 03-01-2010, 01:39 PM

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

Jody

Rod P · #6 03-01-2010, 01:50 PM

totally bookmarked that!

**WSSix** · #7 03-01-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcojb

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 · #8 03-02-2010, 08:50 AM

Good info !!! also very good examples and explanations

Thanks !!