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I think for a 4x4 it's about torque, traction, and power to weight ratio...(almost like drag racing...except there you worry about top end...not all about launch)...
You're completely right. With the weight of REAL 4x4s (ie: not the "cityfied" junk you see nowadays), you need a good amount of torque to get the vehicle (and the extra accessories, which can add up to a full ton of extra weight depending on what you put on) moving up steep slopes and over rocks. I'm a firm believer in the "If you're not going too slow, you're going too fast" way of thinking when on a trail, and for constant low speeds, high gearbox/T-case ratios and lots of torque are what pay off.And when you air down big tires, you need even more torque to get the buggers moving. Then there's those of us who are insane enough to plan on financing a set of Mattracks a year or two down the line
