What is the difference between horsepower and torque?
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The differences between horsepower and torque are: 1. Different meanings: Horsepower is used to measure how much work an engine can do per unit of time; torque is used to measure how much moment force an engine can output in a single work cycle. 2. Different units: The unit of horsepower is Newton-meter; the unit of torque is Newton-meter. Both horsepower and torque are parameters of an engine. Other parameters of an engine include: 1. Power: Refers to the amount of work an object can do per unit of time; 2. Number of cylinders: Refers to the number of cylinders in an engine; 3. Displacement: Refers to the volume of fluid inhaled or expelled per stroke or cycle; 4. Piston stroke: Refers to the distance a piston travels between the top and bottom dead centers in one movement.