No, torque is not the distance one piston travels. Torque is defined as the rotational force that causes an object to rotate around an axis. In automotive terms, it refers to the twisting force produced by the engine’s crankshaft, which is critical for moving the vehicle.
The distance a piston travels is related to stroke length, a component of the engine’s displacement calculation, but it does not directly correlate with torque. Torque is influenced by factors such as engine displacement, stroke length, and the number of cylinders.
For example, an engine with a longer stroke may produce more torque at lower RPMs, while an engine with a shorter stroke may generate higher RPMs but less torque. Therefore, while piston movement contributes to engine power, torque itself measures the engine’s ability to perform rotational work
