How are Nm calculated for vehicles?

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To my understanding 1Nm is a force of a 100g pushing down on the 1m long rod. But new Ducati Panigale produces torque of 140Nm. Does it mean that 14kg pushing on 1m rod can stop the engine? It seems way to low.

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Calculations of torque are based on normal earth conditions. However the translation of torque to pavement isn’t solely based on the motor itself. Tractive effort is what drives the car. The power train multiplies the torque from the motor to the wheels through gearing. The motor itself isn’t receiving the stress of the weight of the car.

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