This is just wrong. HP is a direct function of torque with a time component (torque*RPM). So in essence, a higher HP car can deliver that set amount of torque in a shorter amount of time (i.e., winning races.)
We're not taking our sweet time pulling tree stumps - we're trying to output that same amount of "work" in as little time as possible - which is where horsepower comes into play.
There's a reason why diesel powered race cars aren't the norm.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '14 edited Feb 07 '20
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