Can Someone Explain Torque?

[RJStinger]

I keep on seeing on multiple reviews of the GT how the Torque kicks in very early. One review was explaining why the GT2 beats a mustang with much higher HP in a quarter mile race but then looses over the longer run.

I kinda understand what the torque is but I don't understand why other carmakers also don't make the Torque kick in much earlier (dunno if that makes sense)? Is it bad for the engine?

 

[RVance]

The twin turbos help achieve maximum torque at low rpm, which is great for the relatively small displacement engines of today. It is not bad for the engine. Naturally aspirated, non-turbo/blown engines can be tuned for low end power (like my 1989 5.0), or lots of power across all rpm bands (like a Ferrari 4 cammer). BTW, a new Mustang should beat the Stinger by about a second in the quarter mile. It's a beast.

 

[67GP]

HP is how Fast you hit the wall & Torque is how Far you'll take the wall... sorry couldn't help it

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Horsepower is the total power output of an engine, while torque measures the “turning/torquing ability” of the engine. Practically, torque is a better measurement of how quickly your car will accelerate, while horsepower (relative to weight) is a better measure of your car's top speed. (Not my words, taken from other informative source)

 

[DiabloStinger]

Moar is better

 

[Tonkabob]

Low rpm torque also means low rpm horse power (hp is just the work/ application of torque through rpm). Broader hp band can be faster than a higher peak hp. Plus the Stinger seems to be little under rated.

 

[SEA Stinger]

In simple, practical terms, torque determines acceleration and horsepower determines maximum speed.

 

[AV8R]

Moar is better

Moar?

 

[SEA Stinger]

Moar?

Maybe that means more, in a loud way? (More+Roar=Moar)

 

[AV8R]

Maybe that means more, in a loud way? (More+ Roar=Moar)

Spellcheck 101 lol like moaderator !

 

[SEA Stinger]

Spellcheck 101 lol like moaderator !

Oh man, don't get me started about rampant misspelling and misuse of words. I attribute some of it to carryover from texting on phones.

 

[Tonkabob]

Hp = T x RPM / 5252 . HP determines both acceleration and top speed. But at what RPM you make T determines HP. Diesels make tons of T but don't rev high so therefore dont make much HP and are not fast. But they do tow well.
Bringing in T early and holding it to a high RPM makes useable HP.

 

[AV8R]

Oh man, don't get me started about rampant misspelling and misuse of words. I attribute some of it to carryover from texting on phones.

Yup

 

[SEA Stinger]

Yup

Do you mean defiantly?

 

[SEA Stinger]

Hp = T x RPM / 5252 . HP determines both acceleration and top speed. But at what RPM you make T determines HP. Diesels make tons of T but don't rev high so therefore dont make much HP and are not fast. But they do tow well.
Bringing in T early and holding it to a high RPM makes useable HP.

Ok, now I have a couple of questions:
1. Could two different engines with the same horsepower produce different torque at the same RPM?
2. Suppose two cars have different engines with the same horsepower. Could one car be able to accelerate more quickly than the other?

 

[eflyguy]

1. yes
2. yes
3.

I would have posted the EE video myself - he does a great job of explaining it.

 

[jdogonroad]

Torque as explained to me in Army Flight School: “Torque is when you wake up with a piss hard, and try to hit the bowl”.

 

[DiabloStinger]

Moar is a common colloquial idiom used by the teens back in the early 2010s. Glad it sparked some intelligent conversation. Haha!

 

[Helo58]

Torque as explained to me in Army Flight School: “Torque is when you wake up with a piss hard, and try to hit the bowl”.

A rare time that you increase torque while attempting to decrease the collective...

 

[Ivansito]

I too find myself looking from the outside looking in when it comes to hp/ trq . What is the community collective guesstamation or estimation on how much KIA has underrated the HP/Trq? And what purpose, if in fact they knew, would they have purposely done that?