The horsepower calculator determines engine power output from torque and RPM measurements. This helps understand actual engine performance and compare different vehicles.
Enter torque (in pound-feet) and RPM. The calculator shows horsepower, kilowatt equivalent, and torque in Newton-meters for international comparison.
Horsepower indicates how much work an engine can do over time, while torque measures rotational force. Both are important for understanding vehicle performance characteristics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Torque is force; horsepower is work rate (torque × speed).
That's where HP numerically equals torque due to the conversion formula.
Depends on use: torque for towing/acceleration, HP for top speed.
Varies by vehicle; 150-200 HP adequate for sedans, 300+ for performance.
Engine modifications, forced induction, tuning (consult professionals).