which is stronger to have, more torque or more hp?

JEV · 06-08-2007, 10:14 AM

yeah, i know they both go high when you mod your car.but which woul you prefer to be higher.
and so back pressure causes more torque if i read right.

sagvr4 · 06-08-2007, 11:41 AM

torque gets you movin horsepower keeps you movin. theyre both important but people really only talk about horsepower for their e-peens

GSRTURBO · 06-08-2007, 12:11 PM

horsepower all the way!

Icepic · 06-08-2007, 01:39 PM

think of a torque wrench for torque. if the wrench is 1 foot long, and you apply 1 lb of force, you have 1 ft lb or torque, and 10 lbs of force is 10 ft lbs of torque ect. horsepower is the ability to do work ( keep that amount of power constant) A human can apply all their weight on the pedal of a bicycle and if the pedal is a foot long, it is equivalant to their weight, eg a 180 lb person can produce 180 ft lb of torque. however, a human doesnt have enough strength to keep this constant. not only can they not do this for any long amount of time, but as the rpms increase your abilty to exert force decreases. ( imagine trying to go 30 mph in 1st gear on a mountain bike.)

in the end, the engine poduces the horsepower, and the drive train (gearing) translates that into torque.

i read a description like this on the net a while ago, if i find it i'll post its location. it is much more detailed and very educational.

86_Notch · 06-08-2007, 01:58 PM

torque for a street car, hp for a race car, this is very general and oversimplified , on the street a car with lots of torque will be much more fun then a high strung high hp car , give me 400 lb of torque at 2500 rpms over 400 hp at 6500 rpms anyday

projectX · 06-09-2007, 07:34 PM

most street races start and end at streetlights..mini-draggs..torqe is my choice for those slow races..for long term freeway/hyway runs..Hp all the way..for top end excelleration..just my thoughts

TeggyGirl · 06-10-2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icepic

think of a torque wrench for torque. if the wrench is 1 foot long, and you apply 1 lb of force, you have 1 ft lb or torque, and 10 lbs of force is 10 ft lbs of torque ect. horsepower is the ability to do work ( keep that amount of power constant) A human can apply all their weight on the pedal of a bicycle and if the pedal is a foot long, it is equivalant to their weight, eg a 180 lb person can produce 180 ft lb of torque. however, a human doesnt have enough strength to keep this constant. not only can they not do this for any long amount of time, but as the rpms increase your abilty to exert force decreases. ( imagine trying to go 30 mph in 1st gear on a mountain bike.)

in the end, the engine poduces the horsepower, and the drive train (gearing) translates that into torque.

i read a description like this on the net a while ago, if i find it i'll post its location. it is much more detailed and very educational.

wow! i just had a flash back to high school math class. please don't ever talk like that again.

Velvet Jones · 06-12-2007, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icepic

think of a torque wrench for torque. if the wrench is 1 foot long, and you apply 1 lb of force, you have 1 ft lb or torque, and 10 lbs of force is 10 ft lbs of torque ect. horsepower is the ability to do work ( keep that amount of power constant) A human can apply all their weight on the pedal of a bicycle and if the pedal is a foot long, it is equivalant to their weight, eg a 180 lb person can produce 180 ft lb of torque. however, a human doesnt have enough strength to keep this constant. not only can they not do this for any long amount of time, but as the rpms increase your abilty to exert force decreases. ( imagine trying to go 30 mph in 1st gear on a mountain bike.)

in the end, the engine poduces the horsepower, and the drive train (gearing) translates that into torque.

i read a description like this on the net a while ago, if i find it i'll post its location. it is much more detailed and very educational.

now THAT is an educated answer!! couldnt have said it any better! good job mate!

JEV · 07-31-2007, 10:31 AM

lol, i can't remember, why i asked this question...must've been for exhaust system.

06-08-2007, 10:14 AM	#1
JEV one man crew(who gets advice from other people) 94' toyota camry v6 My Page \| My Pics \| My Ads Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california, modesto Posts: 3,970	which is stronger to have, more torque or more hp? yeah, i know they both go high when you mod your car.but which woul you prefer to be higher. and so back pressure causes more torque if i read right. __________________ training and techs is good but experience is worth more.

06-08-2007, 11:41 AM	#2
sagvr4 Moderator '04 Subaru WRX wagon and '03 Suzuki SV1000s My Page \| My Pics \| My Ads Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,193	Re: which is stronger to have, more torque or more hp? torque gets you movin horsepower keeps you movin. theyre both important but people really only talk about horsepower for their e-peens __________________ ~Scott

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GSRTURBO Im bringing sexay back 1992 Honda Civic - Turbo B18c1 My Page \| My Pics \| My Ads Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,631	Re: which is stronger to have, more torque or more hp? horsepower all the way! __________________ -Brandon DD '92 Civic VX - B18C1 swap - 8spi t04r

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Icepic lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way! 2003 Ford Taurus SEL My Page \| My Pics \| My Ads Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 821	Re: which is stronger to have, more torque or more hp? think of a torque wrench for torque. if the wrench is 1 foot long, and you apply 1 lb of force, you have 1 ft lb or torque, and 10 lbs of force is 10 ft lbs of torque ect. horsepower is the ability to do work ( keep that amount of power constant) A human can apply all their weight on the pedal of a bicycle and if the pedal is a foot long, it is equivalant to their weight, eg a 180 lb person can produce 180 ft lb of torque. however, a human doesnt have enough strength to keep this constant. not only can they not do this for any long amount of time, but as the rpms increase your abilty to exert force decreases. ( imagine trying to go 30 mph in 1st gear on a mountain bike.) in the end, the engine poduces the horsepower, and the drive train (gearing) translates that into torque. i read a description like this on the net a while ago, if i find it i'll post its location. it is much more detailed and very educational. __________________ 3315lbs of scrap metal and plastic. A.K.A. FORD.

06-08-2007, 01:58 PM	#5
86_Notch Nitrous God 86 mustang My Page \| My Pics \| My Ads Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,205	Re: which is stronger to have, more torque or more hp? torque for a street car, hp for a race car, this is very general and oversimplified , on the street a car with lots of torque will be much more fun then a high strung high hp car , give me 400 lb of torque at 2500 rpms over 400 hp at 6500 rpms anyday

06-09-2007, 07:34 PM	#6
projectX Banned crashed! My Page \| My Pics \| My Ads Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 610	Re: which is stronger to have, more torque or more hp? most street races start and end at streetlights..mini-draggs..torqe is my choice for those slow races..for long term freeway/hyway runs..Hp all the way..for top end excelleration..just my thoughts

07-31-2007, 10:31 AM	#9
JEV one man crew(who gets advice from other people) 94' toyota camry v6 My Page \| My Pics \| My Ads Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california, modesto Posts: 3,970	Re: which is stronger to have, more torque or more hp? lol, i can't remember, why i asked this question...must've been for exhaust system. __________________ training and techs is good but experience is worth more.

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