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Originally Posted by Lug
Ever wonder why a 3500 lb mustang with 315 HP can accelerate almost ecactly the same as a 370Z under 3300 with 332 hp?
torque
good primer for those interested....
http://www.vettenet.org/torquehp.html |
not necessarily. Gearing plays a big roll.. Tq is the measure of rotational force on something.. There can be Tq with no movement for example you can push on a building and not move it but your still applying TQ, Without HP there is no movement.. Hp is the measure of work being done over distance and time. The more work being done the faster your car will get down the track. All things equal, Weight, Gearing etc.. The car with more hp will get down the track quicker.In essence hp is what really matters. It all depends on what the vehicle is being used for.