Re: Torque Vs. Horsepower

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Thu Apr 01 1999 - 20:15:11 EST


Torque is what gets ya goin'...Horsepower keeps you going.

----- Original Message -----
From: Daniel Confer <dconfer@wam.umd.edu>
To: DML <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 5:25 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Torque Vs. Horsepower

> 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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