Generally, bigger engines produce more torque, but in Europe, 4.0-liter power plants are some of the most popular choices for ...

The new GMC Hummer has some mind-boggling specs: The EV pickup truck does 0-60 mph in a claimed three seconds, with three electric motors making 1000 horsepower and, notably, 11,500 lb-ft of torque.

In the “old days,” cars were rear-wheel drive (RWD), which meant that the engine sent its power and torque to the two back wheels through the transmission and driveshaft. However, that started to ...

Every time a new sporty car is released, whether is powered by a conventional internal combustion engine or all-electric-driven, manufacturers like to boast about how well they perform through corners ...

Most people think tightening wheels after fixing a flat tire is simple — grab a wrench, lean on it until your shoulder pops (ouch!), and call it a day. But wheel torque isn't just about brute force -– ...

Distributing power between all four wheels makes it easier to keep driving through tough conditions, or simply have more confidence for whatever might come up the road. However, some all-wheel drive ...

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, ...

At its surprise unveil, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a lot of wild claims about the company's new Roadster, including a surprising torque figure—10,000 Nm. That's nearly 7400 lb-ft, which would make the ...

A little while ago I had one of those immensely annoying – and unwinnable – arguments in an online forum with a guy I’d never met. You’d think the touchy topic was the wisdom of wearing a face mask (I ...

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 ...