what is the easiest real-world analogy that can explain to a layperson how torque and horsepower function to move a car forward and provide power? i'm looking for something 'for dummies' that doesn't assume any interest or preparation in physics, engineering, cars, etc.
thanks in advance!
2006-07-12 02:42:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thsi is the best your going to find
http://will.mylanders.com/outdoors/motorcycle/notes/read.pl?file=248
2006-07-12 02:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Torque And Horsepower For Dummies
2016-12-18 07:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horsepower is like volts (potential difference)
and Torque is like Amps(Current
Volts won't kill you... but amps will!
and likewise Horsepower doesn't win a race, torque does.
You could have 800HP with 430 ft*lb of torque and lose to a car with 500 ft*lb of torque and 600 HP. The torque is what turns the tires on the road.
2006-07-12 02:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by brkeng 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Torque is the force it takes to push down a morning woody to hit the bowl. Horse power is what it takes to get the urine out of the blasted thing...seriously.
2006-07-12 03:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by drkyd87 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Torque is the push that moves the car.
Horsepower is how much push.
2006-07-12 02:46:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Torque is quick - horsepower is fast.
2006-07-12 03:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by Tim B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋