08-07-2017, 04:18 AM
OK. I will take a stab at clearing this up.
Torque = Force x Distance (turning force)
Horsepower = How much torque is applied over time
Now, the super simple explanation:
Torque = Magic that makes stuff move
Horsepower = How quickly that magic can be applied
Bottom Line: A person wants as much torque as they can get at any given RPM becuase this results in the highest HP possible for that engine speed.
Torque = Force x Distance (turning force)
Horsepower = How much torque is applied over time
Now, the super simple explanation:
Torque = Magic that makes stuff move
Horsepower = How quickly that magic can be applied
Bottom Line: A person wants as much torque as they can get at any given RPM becuase this results in the highest HP possible for that engine speed.
