Engine Horsepower or torque: Which is better? It's a never-ending debate among those who build engines for a living. Take, for example, the following statements, all from recognized engine gurus: "I ...

The question of whether inline-six engines make more torque than V6s is — it depends. The torque that an engine produces is a measure of the rotational force that the driveshaft receives. While an ...

In the current market, it is common to see new diesel trucks putting out over 1,000 lb-ft of torque from the factory. That's just in the consumer space. When it comes to heavy-duty industrial ...

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, ...

Without getting into a long-winded dissertation about torque, we're going to suggest that you dig through your old copies of HOT ROD Magazine and familiarize yourself with the relationship between ...

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 ...

The Mercedes-Benz “BlueEfficiency Power” range of engines spans from a 5.1L four-cylinder that’s designed for delivery vehicles up to the 15.6L six-cylinder OM 473 engineered for heavy trucks. That ...

This story appears in the June 29 print edition of Transport Topics. Old habits are hard to break, but engine parts that are tightened beyond specifications can be easy to break. For many engine ...

This model took torque to a whole new level.

Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...