Originally Posted by Frank
Max RPM = nothing. What I'm concerned with is what RPM range makes up my powerband. TQ monster V8 is just as useless as a HP monster Honda. If your powerband sucks a dick, who cares where in the RPM range it kicks in? Remember ladies, the real winner is area under the curve, not max HP/TQ.
Unless you are racing in a certain class - like under 3.0 litre, F1, etc. Then the really skilled drivers know where the maximum HP range is and keep their cars in that range to win races.