Originally posted by Powered_By_CNG:
That's right.
There's no point having a small-capacity 300hp engine when you've only got 900Nm of torque (maximum) available only at high rpm to play with. In this case, a 250hp engine with 1100Nm of torque available at low rpm will always accelerate quicker.
Another very important variable is the driveline - gearboxes and axles. The final drive ratio combined with the choice of gearbox will greatly affect final acceleration ability.
The top speed of a vehicle is affected by the top gearbox ratio, the final drive ratio, and engine revs.
Regards,
Dave
Regarding axles , why is the Mercedes Benz's O405 rear axle a hub reduction axle? I remembered that hub reduction reduces rotational speed , but enhances torque . Is that true ?