Large diesels have lots of torque. A typical Mack engine is 237 HP, 1200 FT./LBs of Torque @ 2100 RPM (673 CID)
Put a 60000 lb. weight on a 3L CSVT and on a Mack Truck. Guess who is moving first.
When I was driving, a gas engine tractor (about 300 HP, 400 TQ (428 CID) with no trailer (Bobtail) will out accelerate a Diesel Engine tractor (237 HP, 1200 Tq). Higher top speed too. Hitch up and load up and the gas engine is left far behind (Especially on grades).
So, say, a Contour with 200HP, 300Tq. would be beat by a 300HP , 200TQ Contour with only a driver.
Load the trunk with Audio, put 4 adults (in the seats, not the trunk)in and suddenly the 200HP, 300 Tq Contour feels a lot nicer.
Pick your poison...
Most days, I want the Tq.
Got a load, need torque.
