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The difference between Horsepower and Torque

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by tooter, Oct 15, 2013.

  1. Oct 15, 2013 at 3:48 PM
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    Built for maximum low end torque, tooter II.VII intake manifold spacer, LCE long tube header, Injen long tube intake, 2,900 rpm torque peak.
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  2. Oct 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM
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    ...torque is measured, HP is calculated...

    ...torque wins parking lot wars, HP wins races...

    ...torque wins hill/rock climbs, HP wins desert races...

    :D:D:D
     
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    ...HP is how fast you can get to a wall, Torque how far you take the wall with you...
     
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  6. Oct 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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    I like that! :D
     
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    In the race car world, torque is what gets the car off the corner and horsepower is what takes you down the straightaway.
     
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    "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races."

    Enzo Ferrari
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2013 at 5:41 PM
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    Wow... that's even better than Enzo's quote! :thumbsup:
     
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