Low end torque - 4 stroke vs. 2 stroke

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Seems like there are two different torque issues that matter to boaters, (1) hole shot and (2) ability to stay on plane at low speeds. I can see where the fast rev ability of 2 stokes would get you out of the hole faster(maybe that's not torque?), but does that have much effect on torque delivery relatively low in the torque/rpm curve, needed for low speed planing. My experience is only with 2 stroke outboards vs 4 stroke 1/0s, but the i/0s seemed to have far more torque delivery low in the rpm curve and much better low speed planing ability. I never put much attention on hole shot, maybe because divers load so much weight into the boat.