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Torque is what makes a turbo motor so nice. The boost in torque is what let's you accelerate easily in 5th from 70 to 90 without downshifting. Horsepower gives you speed, torque gives you acceleration. The right mix of both makes for a very satisfying car to drive. People shop for horsepower, but they buy torque, even though they still fixate on horsepower.
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall.
Torque is how far you take the wall with you.
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