That comparison is about the dumbest thing I've ever read on here.

 

well jeez, the point i was trying to make is that while the semi has less horsepower, its torque is what makes it the more powerful engine. so torque, not necessarily horsepower, measures what a motor can do.

 

its all about torque....you have to have motion to have horsepower...torque is always there, even with no movement....torque is the "twisting" force on an object.....you cannot have horsepower without torque ...</P>


Horsepower = Torque x speed (RPM) / 5252</P>

 

But horsepower, not necessarily torque, measures what a motor can do. See my point?</P>

 

yes Dan, 1 horsepower is the amount of power it takes to move 33,000 lbs. 1 foot in 1 minute.... so the more horsepower, the faster you can move a heavier load... but you cant have horsepower without torque...and I agree with you on how to raise torque...by simple modding