Originally posted by senseiturtle
(TQ * RPM)/5252 = HP
Again, Horsepower is torque with a multiplier based on RPM.
Twin Turbo V12's do just fine revving to 1200 RPM, they're on almost every tractor-trailer on the road. They've got unbelieveable amounts of TQ to get the heavy loads moving, but, in essence, only have 1/5th of that value making into HP, due to the division factor.
And, low end torque for "pulling out of the turns" always applies, unles you're a perfect driver who can stay at over 6500 rpm in the same s2000, the only place where any power the car has is made. Lightness and suspension mods help, but there isn't a substitute.
so ur saying the s2000 doesnt make "any" power below 6500 rpms?
because that thinking is flawed
the point is that the s2000 is a 2.0 liter, that directly relates to its torque output, so its STUPID to be comparing a 4.6 liter ford or bigger chevy V8 to a 2.0 liter NA, in terms of torque.
i believe the argument started as whether torque or horsepower wins races. ive heard of torque personally, at least in the phrase
"torque wins races"
now i dont know if thats 100% true.
but before we go around getting opinionated about certain engines and manufacturers, why dont we get an agreed formula for torque and proof that its valid.
and go from there
~boom