# torque vs rpm

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**Created:** [December 7, 2006, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/torque-vs-rpm/186672 "2006-12-07T16:01:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 7, 2006, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/torque-vs-rpm/186672/2 "2006-12-07T16:09:08Z")

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> [@Speculating about the Subaru Suspense](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/speculating-about-the-subaru-suspense/26376/13):
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> when building a drag car what is more important low rpm high torque or a higher rpm lower torque engine? and why is one better than the other?

depends on how heavy. heavy vehicles like more torque.

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