Yup.

Consider the fact that a well set-up SR20DE can run with a B16A, despite the B16A being 160 hp as stock and the SR20DE being 140 as stock.

It's because in acceleration, "power under the curve" matters a lot. If two vehicles have the same peak horsepower, yet one has more torque at, say, 4000 rpm (where you usually fall when you upshift), the vehicle with more torque is making more power throughout their rev range.

I'm chasing the goal of matching a modified B16A in terms of power, but I'm pretty happy with my engine even if I'm still short of that goal... I have a fat wad of torque that gives me great power from 4000 rpm to 6500 rpm.