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Is torque the same as a car's 'pickup' jolt when starting from standstill?
Interesting. Can a car have high torque but still have a weak 'pickup' jolt?
Yes, it's possible. While a car's torque output is a good indicator of its overall pulling power, the 'pickup' jolt is really a measure of how efficiently the car's power is delivered to the wheels. So, a car with high torque might not necessarily have a strong 'pickup' jolt if its transmission or clutch isn't able to transfer that power to the wheels quickly and smoothly.