Why is torque important for off-roading, towing capacity, etc?

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Why is torque important for off-roading, towing capacity, etc?

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Answer 1

Horsepower is torque x rpm. Rpm are not high when starting from a stop, therefore horsepower is irrelevant when off roading or towing. So the higher the torque number, the better because hp is irrelevant at low speeds. The rest of these answers are off base.. lol