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Old 05-17-2016, 10:20 AM   #105
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Originally Posted by ezion View Post
but while torque is twist, horsepower is the actual work being done.
That's actually a false statement. Both are forms of work one is rotational and the other is linear. In simple terms how I view torque vs power is:

Torque = Initial acceleration up until 5,252 rpm
HP = Top Speed/ acceleration after 5,252 rpm
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