56hp/ltr... Horsepower vs. torque refresher course

[lleone]

Here's some great links about the horsepower versus torque issue.
http://www.ralphsmachine.com/TorquePower5.htm
http://www.vettenet.org/torquehp.html
http://www.revsearch.com/dynamometer/torque_vs_horsepower.html
http://www.epi-eng.com/Power-Torque.htm


I'm posting it as a reminder that at 5252 rpm horsepower
and torque are irrefutably (is that a word?) EQUAL.

 

[Ron]

<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Thanks lleone!</FONT f>

 

[GR8_ASP]

Only in US units. (ft-lbs and hp)

There is no magic about where the curves cross. Though it does provide a quick check about the dynamometers output accuracy (since power is not measured on a dyno - torque is).