Whats the difference betweem torque and hp?
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Whats the difference betweem torque and hp?
I really don't understand, they seem so similar in definition. If torque is turning power, which is measured after the flywheel, what the is the diffenece between torque and hp@the wheels? And why do they peak at different rpms? How are they measured?
I'm a boost creep...
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Like you said, torque is twisting force. Power is the rate at which work is being done.
Have a read of these:
How power works
Power vs. Torque 1
Power vs. Torque 2
Power please...
Have a read of these:
How power works
Power vs. Torque 1
Power vs. Torque 2
Power please...
Last edited by NZConvertible; Mar 24, 2002 at 06:29 PM.
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THis guy explains and and goes into how where you want it in your power band:
http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/torqueHP.htm
http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/torqueHP.htm
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