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There are several types of AC (e.g. induction, synchronous) and DC (e.g. series,
shunt, permanent magnet) motors.  Each of those types can be designed (within
some constraints) to have different torque-speed relationships.

In North America, AC induction motors typically are built to one of several

NEMA standard designs.  NEMA design B is most common (especially for
pumps and fans) and has its torque peak just below synchronous speed; design
D has its peak at zero speed (so it can handle high starting inertia and shock
loads).

Series-connected DC motors also have maximum torque at zero speed, so they

were most often used in railroad and elevator traction (though in both
applications are now being supplanted by AC motors with electronic variable
frequency drives.  They are still used in electric hand drills and other tools. 
Shunt-connected DC motors have a relatively level torque up to nearly their
rated speed, where it drops off.
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ANTONY MICHEAL NICHOLAS RAJ, Maintenance Manager at Flamagas

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For AC induction motor, the rotating magnetic field of the stator and the
rotating magnetic field of rotor interact to generate torque, and the rotor speed
and magnetic field are synchronous;

For DC motor, the magnetic field of the stator and the magnetic field of the rotor
interact to generate torque, but the magnetic field does not move while the rotor
armature rotates.

So DC motor produce more torque compared with AC motor

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