Originally posted by Integrity
Horsepower wins races... Torque wins burn out contests.
My ~3600 pound car with 315-320 RWHP and 340 lb-ft will will destroy a ~3600 pound car with 320 RWHP and 275 lb-ft. Peak horsepower is nothing but a number. You need area under the curve, and this is attained through higher torque.