The drive axle is the axle to which the engine torque is transmitted and whose wheels drive the car. The drive axle, therefore, transfers the engine's torque through the wheels to the road.

How does the drive axle affect the driving characteristics of the vehicle? Let's take a look at it.

Power and torque are the basic technical parameters of an internal combustion engine. Not only does the maximum speed and acceleration of the car depend on these parameters, but also fuel consumption or the ability to climb hills and the like.

Engine power can be expressed in kilowatts (kW), but the horsepower (HP or metric horsepower) is usually preferred. The unit of torque, colloquially torque, is either pound-foot (lb-ft) or Newton-metre (Nm).