This story appears in the June 29 print edition of Transport Topics. Old habits are hard to break, but engine parts that are tightened beyond specifications can be easy to break. For many engine ...

Horsepower and torque are the primary measurements of a drivetrain's power. Horsepower, for whatever reason, gets the notoriety and establishes the bragging rights. Yes, more horses mean more power, ...

To choose the right vehicle, you need to know the best engine specs. All these terms and numbers, like 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbo producing 160 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque may be confusing.

You almost certainly know the horsepower rating or displacement of your boat’s engine. But some marine-engine manufacturers have begun marketing torque over horsepower. In a break from standard ...

Diesel engines are popular these days due to their unflinching willingness to handle high towing capacities and deliver lots of torque from low revs. In truck applications, a healthy amount of low-end ...

Cadillac is moving towards new model designations based on engine torque specs. As such, Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury models powered by the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine will come with a ...

Engine Horsepower or torque: Which is better? It's a never-ending debate among those who build engines for a living. Take, for example, the following statements, all from recognized engine gurus: ...