Hi all,
Kind of new to this group, but I thought I'd contribute anyway. =)
It always amused me that people constant quote peak torque and horsepower
numbers. The horsepower versus torque argument just never seems to end!
I think it's much more important to look at the torque curve across the
rpm range of the engine. That's the usable "power" that you have.
Ken Liao
>> In short, the higher RPM at which you get your torque, the more
>> acceleration you get. Power is torque multiplied by RPM.
>
>So, by your logic I will accelerate faster with 500ft-lbs at 5000rpm than
>500ft-lbs at 1500rpm?
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