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Torque is a measure of force. Horsepower measures power over time. If one is concerned about a cars ability to apply a force to ones butt/back, then one talks of torque. However, if the argument is about speed, or the power being produced over time, then horsepower should be the focus. Also, it's better to produce torque at a higher rpm than at a low rpm, especially when one factors in the mechanical advantage gearing can give. This isn't to argue that the Acura is faster than the Aero - I don't know the gearing of Acura, nor do I know what rpms it achieves peak power - my only point is that your argument seems based on a misconception concerning torque and the ability to do work over time. The Acura may only have 238 ft-lbs of torque at 5000 rpm, and may have a little less at it's power peak, but when gearing is factored in, the torque at the drive wheels may be enough to make it close with the Aero. This isn't an argument for Acuras, nor against Aeros - I own a MapTuned modified '94 that'll smoke any stock TL - I just think the best argument against any vehicle vs. an Aero is the 'fun' factor. A Z06 'Vette would probably be more fun, but we're talking about family sedans here!

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• Advice needed on new car purchase, Hood, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:19:24
  • TL and TSX are sooo ugly!! too tall and narrow -nm-, bkoeth, Thu, 27 Nov 2003 21:12:34
  • TL and TSX are sooo ugly!! too tall and narrow -nm-, bkoeth, Thu, 27 Nov 2003 21:02:16
  • Re: Advice needed on new car purchase, MO, Thu, 27 Nov 2003 13:07:06
  • Re: Advice needed on new car purchase, JeremyI, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:08:29
  • I've driven both as well. Maybe the main difference is:, Jon in Chicago, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:23:35
  • Re: Advice needed on new car purchase, Leon, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:15:27
    • It's a headroom issue, Hood, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:51:41
      • Custom cushions?, bRAD, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:02:35
  • 9-5 Aero has more torque, Jason 0W-40, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:28:10
    • Acura has more horsepower......, zeke, Thu, 27 Nov 2003 05:21:56 <-- Viewing This Message
      • true, but, jeff, Fri, 28 Nov 2003 04:50:00
  • Test drives of TSX and TL, MailOrderSupplies, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:20:58
    • Short seats are typical for tall drivers, Hood, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:24:42
      • Re: Short seats are typical for tall drivers, MailOrderSupplies, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:31:07
  • Acuras are nice and drive well, but make sure you fit.., Noel, Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:01:56
  • I think the TL is a nice car..., MisplacedYankee , Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:54:12

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