My parents drive a 2000 VW Jetta TDI, its a diesel model. It has only 90 hp! But 162 ft/lbs... why does this occur in diesel engines? Thats almost double torque over horsepower.

Its got a factory turbo, and you can feel spool up time, but for 90 hp, it pulls alright. Just goes to show how it all really comes down to torque.

Sorry its not at all related to Hondas but the question has been sitting on my mind, and I don't know **** about diesel engines. Thanks.