Horsepower vs. Torque

[Stielow]

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]

That was an excellent breakdown.

[Budweasel]

Very cool. I bookmarked it.

[Bryce]

That was a good read.

[camcojb]

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

Jody

[Rod P]

totally bookmarked that! :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

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]

Good info !!! also very good examples and explanations

Thanks !!:thumbsup: