RE: Torque Vs. Horsepower

From: Daniel Confer (dconfer@wam.umd.edu)
Date: Thu Apr 01 1999 - 18:25:46 EST


This is according to Motor Trend:

"Torque is what burns rubber, pulls a trailer up a grade without
necessitating a downshift . . . In short, torque is the purest essence
of performance-horsepower is merely a mathematical calculation
(horsepower=(torque x engine rpm/5250)"

"So torque is an expression of force, and horsepower is an expression of
the amount of work accomplished by a force over time."

Hope this helps.

-Dan, 98 Sport, RC, 318

you wrote:

> Got a quick question. First, remember, there is no such thing as a stupid
> question, so be nice! Can someone please explain the difference between
> Torque and Horsepower to me and what drivetrain qualities effect both??
> This is something I've never really understood. (OK OK go ahead, call me
> stupid!)
>



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