Horsepower is the energy output of the engine. More horsepower = more energy. This does not, however, mean faster, or better acceleration. Not all of the energy produced by the engine will make it to the wheels. Most is lost in the form of heat.
Torque is what will push you back into your seat.
Horsepower in Supercharged GTOs can range from 100 to 600 horsepower, though there are a few that go as high as 1000. These cars are mostly hobby or race cars.
Most f1 cars have about 8-9 hundred horsepower but horsepower is limited andall the cars in one race have the same horsepower so one car doesn't go faster than another and it is a fair race.
No it doesn't.
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A BMW Z3 (E36/4) has 138 horsepower. In 1997 a model came out with 183 horsepower. This was replaced by a 170 horsepower model, and then a 140 horsepower model.
Horsepower and gearing.
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Horsepower and aerodynamics
supply and demand, it sells
There's a tie between cars with the least horsepower. Both the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV and the 2014 Dodge Avenger have the least amount of horsepower.
Yes, it is a measurement of the output power of the engine
There are many ways to measure cars. Weight, horsepower, dependability, gas mileage, cost, safety, etc.