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2Muchmark · 05-09-2009, 03:34 PM

Hi Everyone,

I have to admit that I never really understood what TORQUE is. Even Horsepower was a bit of a mystery until I found this:

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_th...in_automobiles

If you want to know what the difference between horsepower and torque (and what they really mean) check out this article.

Enjoy!

*CamaroSpike23* · 05-09-2009, 04:33 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...all+horsepower

Red Hot SS · 05-09-2009, 04:45 PM

I knew the difference pretty well before, but reading the article gives very helpful details and interesting thoughts. thanks

1320junkie · 05-09-2009, 04:47 PM

Rookie's....lol

zebra · 09-09-2009, 10:45 AM

for the

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Rookie's....lol

*Milk 1027* · 09-09-2009, 07:27 PM

going to add it to the wiki, just dont know how that's going to work.

I either need to put all the info together or just link it. Any ideas?

zweb620 · 09-09-2009, 07:28 PM

Torque and Horsepower both matter the same.

zebra · 09-09-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

going to add it to the wiki, just dont know how that's going to work.

I either need to put all the info together or just link it. Any ideas?

how about consolidating all the info here into the first post & then link the wiki to this thread?

i'd even offer to compile the thread, but on an ipod, it'd take a year

05-09-2009, 03:34 PM	#29
2Muchmark Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 857	Horsepower is what you read about, torque is what you feel Hi Everyone, I have to admit that I never really understood what TORQUE is. Even Horsepower was a bit of a mystery until I found this: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_th...in_automobiles If you want to know what the difference between horsepower and torque (and what they really mean) check out this article. Enjoy!

05-09-2009, 04:45 PM	#31
Red Hot SS Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Prince George, VA/Lexington, KY Posts: 586 View My Garage	I knew the difference pretty well before, but reading the article gives very helpful details and interesting thoughts. thanks __________________ Virginians Join Group: Virginia is for (Camaro) Lovers! VIN: 2G1FT1EW8A9118043 Finally Home! (6/16)

09-09-2009, 07:27 PM	#34
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	going to add it to the wiki, just dont know how that's going to work. I either need to put all the info together or just link it. Any ideas? __________________

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