Top 10: Commercial vehicles with the most torque
Car owners will often quote the power figure of their car, but when it comes to vans and pick-ups torque is king. Vehicles with higher torque outputs do a better job of hauling heavy loads and trailers, so if you’ve a lot of stuff to move and you want to do it with some pace, read on to find out which vans make the most torque.
John Slavin, Reviews Editor
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Mercedes-Benz Vario 818D – 675Nm
The Vario 818D makes a pretty huge slug of torque thanks to a 4.2-litre engine. Peak torque is available from 1200-1600rpm, so keep changing gear to keep it on song. This engine is available in numerous Vario models, including the 4x4 and chassic crew cab.
