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Old 09-08-2010, 01:19 PM   #1
LostInMoscow
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Performance - Torque vs Horsepower

What's your opinion on what is most important for a car's performance in regards to torque and horsepower? Obviously, there are a lot of factors that affect performance, including the HP and Trq curves, not just max power and torque. Please chime in! Personally, I really dig lots of low end torque with max HP just exceeding max torque.

Having said that, it is fun to drive a big diesel with like 800 Ft-Lbs of torque sometimes, but they don't exactly scream through the 1/4 mile like a gasoline engine.
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