Which is better

[DOLLAR]

Which is better less torque or more horse power or more torque and less horsepower.

[HMI Racing]

I say a PERFECTLY TUNED CHASSIS..... Then you can go FAST with either of those 2 setups....

[sean stanley]

I say torque better mph and leaves better.

[WAYFASTWHITEY]

Gotta have a lil of BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[not7fifteen]

Depends a lot on how much weight you're moving too...

Think about a diesel truck, a 700hp DMAX might have like 1400tq, that thing wouldnt be able to get out of its own way with say 400tq if it had numbers like a supra or what not lol.

[bryanclapper]

they always told me tune it for torque and watch it fly!!!!

[not7fifteen]

Torque definately gets it moving, but if you look at the dyno graph the hp takes over where the torque falls off so the mph arguably comes from hp numbers, however hp is equated from tq as well so really just whatever gets you the best numbers on a given platform.

Also have to look at power under the curve... hence the reason lower power cars weighing the same can destroy a higher power car... peak numbers don't mean squat.

[BIG DIESEL]

Depends a lot on how much weight you're moving too...

Think about a diesel truck, a 700hp DMAX might have like 1400tq, that thing wouldnt be able to get out of its own way with say 400tq if it had numbers like a supra or what not lol.

torque moves the MASS

[JSpin]

you want the highest average horsepower throughout the rpm range you plan to operate the motor.

[DOLLAR]

The thing of it is this. I know torque will get it to move. But, my arguement is that to take away the composite that make so much torque and give it more horsepower with that gas. Just askin!

[jrock]

Torque make u move.gets u off the line better but still needs hp's to keep it going. Hp keeps u moving. U need both

[DOLLAR]

Torque make u move. Hp keeps u moving

unerstandable but if you have horsepower you would not need so much torque

[04madkaw]

tq gets you moving hp keep you moving. With this being said you need as little tq to get you moving your fastest. Then the rest hp that your application can make to keep you going. just my .02. Hope this help!! 0410

[sportbikeryder]

Horsepower is a function of torque and rpm (directly related and linear), they are not really two different things. What your question really pertains to is where in the rpm range is it best to produce torque (thus producing horsepower).

Do you want a low end monster with a sacrifice in top end peak power, or do you want a low end slug that rips your arms off up top....

Also keep in mind, rear wheel torque and horsepower is what actually propels the bike, not crank torque / power.

[macgyver]

Horsepower is a function of torque and rpm (directly related and linear), they are not really two different things. What your question really pertains to is where in the rpm range is it best to produce torque (thus producing horsepower).

Do you want a low end monster with a sacrifice in top end peak power, or do you want a low end slug that rips your arms off up top....

Also keep in mind, rear wheel torque and horsepower is what actually propels the bike, not crank torque / power.

excactly....