Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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Torque can be measured, horsepower is a calculation using torque and RPM. Torque is what turns my wheels. If someone wants to use a higher HP number and think they are going to be at the top of a mountain first, you will see them at the top, but only if the diesel waits for them!!!!! Another factor not being considered is the fact that the air is thinner as we go up the mountain, a turbo or supercharger reduces this power loss. I don't see how a naturally aspirated gas engine with lower torque numbers is going to beat a turbo diesel with comparable loads, and wind resistance to the top of a mountain. I suspect Hannibal is going by the seat of the pants feeling, or his past diesel had problems with his engine that reduced power output.
