Torque

[trdG]

I was wondering whether the torque is proportional to the weight..what is meant by this is does lets say a Honda Civic SI(111 lbs-ft torque) have the same take off as a Toyota Camry LE(148 lbs-ft torque) because it is a lot lighter?

[trdG]

Anyone?

[Phi]

I don't know the answer :oops: but I don't think it's not directly related to weight in any way.

If you really want to know, read this;
http://www.howstuffworks.com/fpte3.htm

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Phi on 2002-04-20 16:51 ]</font>

[jwa276]

torque/horsepower has nothing to do with weight or aerodynamics. here is the true definition of tourqe- in mathematical form


Torque=(Horsepower x 5252)/RPM

that is it.

here is my cite:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/7177/torquehp.html

[Nx2k]

ummm...u got it mixed around
it's
horsepower = torque x RPM/5252
i dunno how to calculate torque or if there is even an formula

[Razo-E]

the more weight, then the more torque that is needed to &quot;push&quot; the car off the line. motorcycles have little torque, but they go quick because they are light weight, am i right, or am i completely wrong?