[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

Johnny, it's actually the opposite, H.P. is a function of Torque x RPM:

HowStuffWorks "How do you convert engine torque to horsepower?"

They're really one in the same aren't they ? Anyway, my point was that hp at the wheel
(i.e. ft./lbs of torque) is a more critical indication of a vehicle's power output than hp at the crank. .