However, do not forget that there is a torque element that affects the operation of the engine. It is he who allows you to spin the motor in order to achieve the required power.

Torque and horsepower features

First of all, it is worth noting that the power of the engine is the energy that it generates. And it is the rotating element in the motor shaft that allows it to be developed. From this it turns out that the torque element moves the car forward, and power is the energy that it produces.



The torque element affects:

• speed at which the engine is gaining momentum;
• car acceleration.

It is also worth considering the time that the torque element needs for the engine to develop the necessary power. Least time needed for cars with a large rotating element

It is the maximum power of this part that affects what maximum speed the machine can reach. That is, the more horsepower - the higher the speed. However, the development time of the maximum engine power depends on the torque element.

But it should be borne in mind that this only applies to internal combustion engines. For electric and steam options, the opposite is true: a small torque element develops high transport power. This is the reason for the popularity of hybrid cars. If there is not enough power from the internal combustion engine, the electric motor starts its work.

In what modes of transport is a powerful torque element?



The size of the twisting element is not the main thing. What matters is how many turns it can make. The most powerful variants are mounted on diesels and tractors. Such a motor develops 1500 revolutions per minute, which gives a sufficient amount of horsepower to operate heavy equipment.

Gasoline engines do not work on large torque elements. The average speed is 7000-8000 rpm. It is these indicators that allow you to develop the maximum speed of transport.