How can a car with more hp and torque have a slower 0-60 than a car with less hp and torque but similar weight?

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How can a car with more hp and torque have a slower 0-60 than a car with less hp and torque but similar weight?

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Answer 1

The torque curves differ between cars.

Two cars may have the same maximum torque, but if one of them can deliver high amounts of torque sooner, then it can accelerate faster from start.

That’s why electric vehicles like Teslas can accelerate so much faster than regular engined cars. From a standing start, EVs can produce maximum torque almost in an instant, while regular car engines can only produce their max torque after the engine reaches high RPMs.