horsepower and torque???

so people.. what is the true definition of horsepower and torque.. ive been wondering this for a while and im not really shure what they both do... can anyone help me out????

They are dependent on each other.

Torque = (Horsepower x RPM) / 5252

Read this for details:

http://vettenet.org/torquehp.html

Or read that ---> http://www.epi-eng.com/BAS-PwrTrq.htm


Hi I am a new User, located in Germany. I am driving a Split Window Coupé, a Fiat 500 and an American School Bus. Currently I am planning on a thierties Hot Rod with a "kind of" Bugatti Body.
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wow..thats a hella lot of info.. but that kinda helps out with things.. thanx alot

i had a simple expaination once, horspower is the speed at the end of the quarter mile and torque is the time at the end. dont know if its true but it sounded good :D

The common explanation in Germany is: Horsepower wins in the Pub - Torque wins on the street. ;)

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Originally posted by tim_bo16
so people.. what is the true definition of horsepower and torque.. ive been wondering this for a while and im not really shure what they both do... can anyone help me out????

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well tim i was allways told by grampa the real definion of torque is when you get up in the morning and go in the bathroom to take a leak and when you bend it down to aim in the toilet your legs kick straight back:D :D now thats torque according to grampa:p :p :D :D

ahhhahahaha nice.. very nice

HP is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how big of a hole you put in the wall when you hit !!!