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Torque *curve* is what's important (archive)
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Posted by JL on April 25, 2000 at 18:42:17:

In Reply to: Great indeed... now back to the original question posted by DanT on April 25, 2000 at 12:47:49:

: if TORQUE IS WHAT A DRIVER S FEEL...There s no performance increase in the 530i ...so it is all about marketing and HP boasting. extra money and new desing bugs just makes the 528i a bettter buy for now...as far as im concerned...get them before they re gone!

: Thanks

The published numbers indicate the _peak_ torque. However 530 has higher peak HP, which suggests that the torque curve doesn't dip down as fast as 528 at high RPM. I can't say for sure since I haven't seen the torque curve. But if 530 indeed has more torque at upper end, the driver will be able to feel the increased power since the pull will be longer. But I agree, the difference will be minimal.


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