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This is a question people have been discussing for a very long time. I was told one time people talk horsepower but they ride torque. Everything that discusses power has two parts. Think about it . With electric power it is voltage and amps, with hydraulics it is pressure and flow and with engines it is horsepower and torque. In each case the first one, in this case horsepower, is the engines ability to make power. This is usually measured at a high RPM. Torque is the engine making power. Ususally measured at about 4000 rpm. So when you ride the engine has the ability to move the vehicle(horsepower), but the pull that you feel when you accelerate is torque. Now go talk to your friends and get into the age old discussion of which one is more important Don Big Daddy's cycle world
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How much horsepower and torque from 1972 Chevrolet 292 inline 6?
I think its about 120-140 horsepower. But makes a lot of torque at low RPM. More than most V8's
Which is more powerful petrol or diesel engine?
Normally Diesel engines produce more torque than gasoline engines but less horsepower. Gasoline engines rev up quicker and produce higher horsepower at higher rpms. Diesel engines develop their higher torque at lower rpms which allows a diesel to carry a heavier load.
Why are SUV slower than lamborghinis?
because they have less horsepower and do not have that much torque in their engine
5.9 cummins better than derimax?
yes a 5.9 cummins is bett than a derimax because it lasts longer, produces more horsepower, and torque, plus their the only engine that is a manual.
What is the horsepower of a 1979 Trans Am?
The 1979 Pontiac Trams Am vintage car has a horsepower of 170 and a torque of 310 ft/lbs. Since it is a vintage car, it has a lower horsepower than modern cars.
How much a semi truck with 340 horsepower can pull?
Depends on torque and gearing. A 12 or 13 liter diesel engine kicking out 340 horsepower isn't going to be the same as a 5 or 6 liter gas engine doing the same. There's much more to this equation than just horsepower.
Is the air that goes into your engine more important than the gas that goes into your tank?
the more air that goes into your engine the more fuel will be pumped and therefore more horsepower!!!!
Understand power ratings on snow blowers what does CC vs Torque Vs Horsepower mean?
CC (cubic centimeters) is the measure of volume inside the cylinder when the piston is at bottom dead center. The ratio of the diameter of the cylinder to the stroke of the piston influences the torque and horsepower ratings of an engine. Typically when an engine has a stroke that is larger than the diameter of the cylinder it would generate a higher ratio of torque to horsepower. The shorter stroke engines typically rev higher and develop higher horsepower to torque ratios.
What is the Horsepower for an 1800cc Honda gold wing engine?
There is no direct correlation between engine displacement and horsepower. One 1800cc engine may produce lots of horsepower, while another of the same size will produce more torque but not as much horsepower. It depends on the engine design and what it was made for...In general, a long stroke, slow turning engine will produce more torque but less horsepower than a fast spinning short stroke engine. A typical example would be a 1400cc sport bike, like the Suzuki Hayabusa, which turns out almost 200 horsepower, while a larger 1500cc V-twin Kawasaki Vulcan
What is the L-82 in the Corvette?
The L82 was an engine option. The L82 had more horsepower and torque than a stock 350 or L48. There were various differences, including many internal parts and the heads.
Can lean muscle punch faster than bulky muscle?
i would think so. but bulky def. hurts more. i compare it like a car. torque=lean horsepower=bulky
How much horsepower does a 1974 buick 455 have?
Depends on carb and exhaust setup. If it's a four barrel with dual exhaust and not one of the stage 1 options than it has 230 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque. Amusingly enough, a two barrel setup has as much power as a four barrel 350 (little more torque though).
