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Horsepower and Torque. |
DerekKim |
Oct 27 2007, 02:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 387 Joined: 27-August 04 From: Gulfport, MS Member No.: 2,635 |
So I was talking to a friend this morning... 2am... I realize that I understand roughly in my head what torque and horsepower do... but was exactly does each one do... in Laman's terms.
Any help would be appreciated! Just trying to learn somethign and expand my knowledge to a better understanding. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Oct 28 2007, 03:45 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
812 lbs/ft of torque vs. 273 is why the Audi R10 TDi can outdrag (that's straightliner terminology for "run away and hide") the Porsche RS LMP car down any straightaway, despite a 25% weight penalty. The Cap'n
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