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What is torque in cars?

Published 01 December 2021
By David Mullen
It's understood that more horsepower means more speed in a car, but what's torque all about? We explain.
Car Clinic: Will a 1.6-litre petrol Vauxhall Astra automatic pull a caravan?

Car Clinic: Will petrol auto car pull a caravan?

I want to buy a 14/15-plate automatic Vauxhall Astra to pull a caravan with a maximum laden weight of 1,172kg...
Published 10 July 2017