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Summary

This graphic attempts to illustrate the concept of power band and the difference between a torquey engine and a peaky one.

The "torquey" engine, illustrated by the blue lines, makes greater levels of peak torque. The "peaky" engine, illustrated by the red lines, produces less peak torque, and significantly less torque at the lowest RPMs, but produces adequate torque at much higher RPMs; as a result, it produces more peak power.

The "torquey" engine, by virtue of its higher torque at low RPMs, may be easier to drive in day-to-day use. The "peaky" engine, with its higher power, may be faster when driven aggressively, keeping RPMs high.

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