The torque curve is key, as well as the max. Horsepower = torque x 5200 RPM, in the usual units. The fatter the curve, the peppier the car will feel (until you really wring it out like an S2000). Our last car had an option of a V6 with more hp and less torque or the 2.0 L turbo with 295 ft lbs of torque but lower hp (by about 30). The 4 cylinder drove better in normal driving conditions and would accelerate from 70 mph easily without downshifting (unless you nailed it). With light or moderate throttle it simply felt faster, and was. The V6 was technically a tenth faster to 60 - on throttle on the floor of course,
As noted, EVs have very fat and broad torque "curves". They really are flat from 0 RPM up to whatever. Of course, on a track you will deplete your battery capacity at an epic rate. I wonder how long a Tesla would last being driven flat out on a track.