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Dont understand (Horsepower vs Torque)

Hi I thought horsepower was what gave a car torque,..so how come I see this: The standard Genesis engine is a direct-injected 3.8-liter V6 that produces 333 horsepower and 291

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08-02-2012, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	Dont understand (Horsepower vs Torque) Hi I thought horsepower was what gave a car torque,..so how come I see this: The standard Genesis engine is a direct-injected 3.8-liter V6 that produces 333 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque. Nissan z 332 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque Can someone give me a simple explanation of why two engines have the same horsepower and different torque?

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