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 ...

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, ...

Cadillac is moving towards new model designations based on engine torque specs. As such, Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury models powered by the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine will come with a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

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 ...

Optimization of vehicle drivetrain performance has been an important endeavor for decades. So too has the quest for increased automotive engine fuel efficiency. Engine torque monitoring aids in both ...

This comprehensive overview of 2024 commercial vehicle engine specifications for trucks includes details from Cummins, Detroit, Ford, Isuzu, Mack, Navistar, Paccar, and Volvo. The 2024 FleetOwner ...