Horsepower vs. Torque

biyonic · 05-07-03, 11:48 AM

Can someone explain to me the relationship between HP and torque? How much torque does the Legend have? I used to put more emphasis on HP but I am starting to think that torque is more important. What is the more important spec? HP or Torque?

Phil B · 05-07-03, 12:28 PM

HP is derived from torque (someone insert mathematical equation here). Legend...or G2 legends have 210 for Type 1, and 206 for type 2. I can't explain in detail which is better...I think it depends on the application. I have always understood it as torque pushes you back in your seat and is low end, and hp is near redline....but I am sure someone can explain it much more eloquently than that....

jedmund1 · 05-07-03, 12:34 PM

My understanding of torque and horsepower is that torque is what gets the car moving, or the ability to pull. Which would be the reason that trucks have a lot of torque versus HP. Trucks need a lot of low end power to pull there heavy loads, especially from a dead start. Horsepower comes into effect at higher speeds, or measure the ability of the engine to spin faster which allows the car to go faster, as a result a higher top end speed. The effects of torque would be felt if you accerlate from a dead stop were as HP would be felt if you are on the highway and decided to pass someone up. Hope that helps.

NickD · 05-07-03, 12:36 PM

This should help answer all your questions:

http://www.houseofthud.com/cartech/t...horsepower.htm

90LSman · 05-07-03, 01:03 PM

^^^^^that's a great Link^^^^^^

Dave C ver2.0 · 05-07-03, 02:31 PM

Torgue is a measure of force and HP is the rate at which it is applied.

biyonic · 05-08-03, 12:09 PM

Thanks guys - that's a good read. So basically, torque is how much work an engine can do and HP is how fast the work will be done.

NickD · 05-08-03, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by biyonic
Thanks guys - that's a good read. So basically, torque is how much work an engine can do and HP is how fast the work will be done.

That about sums it up

05-07-03, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
biyonic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 227 Car 1: 1990 Sedan 104K mi. iTrader: (0)	Horsepower vs. Torque Can someone explain to me the relationship between HP and torque? How much torque does the Legend have? I used to put more emphasis on HP but I am starting to think that torque is more important. What is the more important spec? HP or Torque?

05-07-03, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phil B Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 403 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS iTrader: (0)	HP is derived from torque (someone insert mathematical equation here). Legend...or G2 legends have 210 for Type 1, and 206 for type 2. I can't explain in detail which is better...I think it depends on the application. I have always understood it as torque pushes you back in your seat and is low end, and hp is near redline....but I am sure someone can explain it much more eloquently than that.... __________________ Formerly "Civic2Legend" http://www.geocities.com/bigballer_78250/sig.txt

05-07-03, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
jedmund1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 165 Car 1: 94 LS Desert Mist coupe iTrader: (0)	My understanding of torque and horsepower is that torque is what gets the car moving, or the ability to pull. Which would be the reason that trucks have a lot of torque versus HP. Trucks need a lot of low end power to pull there heavy loads, especially from a dead start. Horsepower comes into effect at higher speeds, or measure the ability of the engine to spin faster which allows the car to go faster, as a result a higher top end speed. The effects of torque would be felt if you accerlate from a dead stop were as HP would be felt if you are on the highway and decided to pass someone up. Hope that helps. __________________ 94 Acura Legend LS Coupe auto 92 Acura Integra LS Coupe 5 speed

05-07-03, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
NickD Bk F*er Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lebanon, NJ Posts: 2,633 Car 1: 1991 Frost White L Sedan Car 2: 1999 BMW 328i 5speed iTrader: (0)	This should help answer all your questions: http://www.houseofthud.com/cartech/t...horsepower.htm __________________ 1991 Legend L Hybrid (gallery) 1989 Legend L 5speed (totaled) 1999 BMW 328i 5 speed http://demandred.dyndns.org/sig-small.jpg http://demandred.dyndns.org/bmw-small-sig.png

05-07-03, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
90LSman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MASS Posts: 288 Car 1: 90 LS, 90 L, 89L legend iTrader: (0)	^^^^^that's a great Link^^^^^^ __________________ http://www.superford.org/registry/ve...80/legend2.jpg

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05-07-03, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dave C ver2.0 rh eller Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rockville Md Posts: 1,943 Car 1: 92 L sedan and 88 LS sedan (wifes) iTrader: (1)	Torgue is a measure of force and HP is the rate at which it is applied. __________________ Started rebuilding IC engines in 1968 at the US Merchant Marine Academy. Don't think you know more than me about auto/IC/control systems unless you can document your education.

05-08-03, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
biyonic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 227 Car 1: 1990 Sedan 104K mi. iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys - that's a good read. So basically, torque is how much work an engine can do and HP is how fast the work will be done.

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