Is a springform pan and a torte pan the same thing?

A springform pan has a flat bottom that is surrounded by a metal collar that has a spring clasp that fastens the sides around the bottom. The batter or pastry is poured into (or set down into) the pan. Once the cake or cheese cake or torte is baked and slightly cooled, loosen the edges with a flat knife and then unclasp the spring to remove the collar. This leave the pastry or cake sides free without having to invert the cake onto another plate bottom. In this way delicate cakes or heavy pastry can be baked without breaking by unmolding.