Torque is a force acting at a radius, while horsepower simply incorporates time into the equation.

Torque vs horsepower can get confusing, so in this article, we discuss their differences, how they work together, and which is more important in given circumstances.

Slightly leading the direction of the external gravitational force, the tidal bulge elongates the figure of Mercury, which gives rise to an additional torque responsible for the deceleration.