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

Torque is basically force in a twisting motion. How much of this an engine can output is important for how hard something can be turned, like a drive shafts or wheels.

Some situations make turning the wheels of a vehicle more difficult. Like if you attach a heavy weight to the vehicle, or if the wheels are not on a flat road surface. In those situations you want more torque.