HP vs Torque
For the horsepower does not matter it is torque that accelerates debate. Video
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azdryheat wrote:
Torque is what gets you up the mountain. Horsepower is how fast you're going to do it. No way I would attempt to tow my trailer with a gas motor.
Torque doesn't get you anywhere with out moving something. Diesels produce their torque at lower RPM's which means they are producing more power at those lower RPM's. Provided the gearing allows an engine to make its maximum HP, the higher HP engine will get up the hill faster.
