can anyone explain bhp and torque
1) petrol engines offer high bhp and low torque
i.e 2.0 VVT-I petrol : 110kW (147bhp) at 6,000rpm; 192Nm (142lb ft) torque at 4,000rpm
2) diesel engines offer high torque ansd low bhp
i.e 2.0 diesel 85kW (114bhp) at 4,000rpm; 250Nm (184lb ft) torque at 1,800 – 3,000rpm.
which figure matters when buying a vehicle
please post your opinions cos i am thinking of buying a SUV!!