What does horsepower mean?
The term "horsepower", is the unit of energy needed to lift 550lbs 1ft. in the air for 1 second by an average strength horse.
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Who invented the term "horsepower"?
James Watt came up with the term "horsepower" to help sell steam engines by comparing their power to the work of horses.
Who built the Wright Flyer's engine?
When no company could build a light enough engine, the Wright brothers' mechanic Charlie Taylor built a 12-horsepower engine for the Wright Flyer in just six weeks.
How powerful was the first Toyota Corolla?
The original 1966 Toyota Corolla had a tiny 1.1-liter engine making only about 60 horsepower.
Who came up with the term "horsepower"?
James Watt came up with the term "horsepower" as a marketing tool to compare his steam engines to the horses they were replacing.