Car's pulling power?

Question:
When you look to buy a new car with the desire to eventually pull a boat or other trailer, what do you look for to let you know how much weight the car/truck can pull? Do you look at the horsepower or the size or the engine?

Answers:

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You need to look at the Torque value. Higher the torque, the better, to lug heavy loads. Essentially, larger engines produce larger torque.

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Also, you must pay attention to the maximum payload figure defined by the manufacturer. A trailer could weigh well over 2 tonnes, hence ensure that the maximum payload is greater than the weight of the trailer.

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