bhp & Nm (Ib.ft)

[aalsheik]

What is the difference between the power & torque in our cars? what they are for? when do I need the bhp or the torque to be higher?

Also, what is the best rates for rpm? high/low?

Can anybody clear this?

Thanks

[KrisL]

A good read:

http://vettenet.org/torquehp.html