HP vs Torque
For the horsepower does not matter it is torque that accelerates debate. Video
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To me, there are two difference types of power numbers. Peak power and usable power. What good is 400 peak hp if it is at such a high 5,000+ rpm that the only gear you could actually be able to use 100% of it with the torque converter locked at a reasonable road speed is 2nd gear? This is the case with most gas N/A truck engines. After third gear, you will never even come close to reaching that high of a road speed to get to the rpms to hit peak power with the TC locked. If the TC is not locked then you are not getting 100% of the engines power to the wheels depending on how efficient your torque converter is. This makes that peak power useless unless I was using my truck for racing.
In contrast, my diesel will hit its peak horsepower at 2,800 rpm in multiple gears and at reasonable speeds with the torque converter locked. It will hit peak horsepower in 2nd at 46 mph, 3rd at 59 mph, and in 4th at 81. This makes that peak horsepower more usable for towing and passing situations.
In contrast, my diesel will hit its peak horsepower at 2,800 rpm in multiple gears and at reasonable speeds with the torque converter locked. It will hit peak horsepower in 2nd at 46 mph, 3rd at 59 mph, and in 4th at 81. This makes that peak horsepower more usable for towing and passing situations.
