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Is torque the same as a car's 'pickup' jolt when starting from standstill?
I was wondering, is torque the same thing as a car's 'pickup' jolt when starting from standstill?
Great question! Torque and a car's 'pickup' jolt are related, but not exactly the same thing. Torque is a measure of force that causes an object to rotate around an axis or pivot point, while a car's 'pickup' jolt is the sudden burst of acceleration you feel when starting from standstill, which is directly related to the engine's torque output.