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you need both
Posted by jeff (more from jeff) on Fri, 28 Jan 2005 05:00:29
In Reply to: torque is still a lousy metric, nt moore, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 21:51:35
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People oversimplify the argument. Torque is a static measure - by definition it does not tell you anything about how quickly the car can be moved. That's where power comes in. This is indisputable - hp moves your car. Of course, power is derived from torque x engine speed, so it's all related. My point is that it's not "all about torque" like some would think, nor are great hp #'s necessarily indicative of an engine that's well suited to the application.
The VW diesels have nice torque ratings. But with only 90 hp (I'm talking the 1.9 four) they are slow dogs. Yeah it feels like it jumps right off the line, but that doesn't last long. I've driven 'em, they're slow.
jeff
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- Who makes the best engines?, J, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:13:25
- Best bang for the buck........, mcnasty, Sat, 29 Jan 2005 05:40:02
- Re: Rolls Royce?, t_mokes, Fri, 28 Jan 2005 15:02:21
- How does it compare to who makes the most?, Mike Lynch
, Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:48:12 - What?!? No vote for the Hemi?, J, Fri, 28 Jan 2005 08:30:32
- Dude!, Eiron, Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:46:00
- Pow Pow Powerwheels, TheKillerPenguin, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 20:15:23
- Re: Who makes the best engines?, Spiros Trianta, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 19:07:25
- What about the GM LSx series, Steve88SiS, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 18:49:28
- mileage, matt 94 aero, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 21:02:41
- Re: Who makes the best engines?, Steve in Chicago, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 18:15:26
- Re: Who makes the best engines?, danny1940, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:44:31
- Nissan Twin Turbo inline-6 ;) (skyline) NM, Trev, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 15:43:46
- Depends on how you define "best.", Noel, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 15:28:00
- GM's 3800 is my favorite..., jimtimkim, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:51:16
- Re: Who makes the best engines?, Dean, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:49:53
- Re: Who makes the best engines?, yeppie, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:45:07
- Re: Who makes the best engines?, GM, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:24:04
- the RPM for peak torque is what matters, compaqted, Fri, 28 Jan 2005 05:29:37
- misconception, jeff, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:42:42
- torque is still a lousy metric, nt moore, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 21:51:35
- you need both, jeff, Fri, 28 Jan 2005 05:00:29 <-- Viewing This Message
- Passat TDI, nt moore, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 22:00:15
- Re: misconception, GM, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 20:04:30
- Saab, of course n/m, code08, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:21:06
- Honda, jeff, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:16:56
- Not that any of us will ever be able to afford it ..., Urby, Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:13:59
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