I haven't solidified how the torsen works in my brain yet so I can't really describe it.
I do know that I was contacted by a few game companies to help setup the games and it seemed like they were a bunch of monkey/nerds that couldn't really get organized. I went as far as touring their offices but the actual consultation never happened. They said that the game was coming along slower than expected, then next thing I know the games are all out and on the shelves with surprising inaccuracy.
I guess what I'm saying is, don't let the real world affect your choices in the game. They won't be accurate