The Importance of Horsepower

If you were asked ‘what is horsepower,’ would you know the answer?

The term horsepower was created by James Watt who was famous for improving the performance of steam engines and also the creator of the watt bulbs. He came up with the equation that horsepower equals 33,000 foot pounds in one minute.

So basically, horsepower is a measurement of your engines power. The higher the horsepower the stronger and the faster the speed. But why is that important to you as a vehicle consumer? Horsepower determines the work potential of your cars engine. If your engine has strong horsepower then it has better acceleration, which is a strong factor in your cars overall performance.

Here at Larry H. Miller Toyota Murray we can give you an idea how our cars compare to other cars. We understand the importance of horsepower and will help you understand as well, helping you make the right decision.