How is horsepower calculated?

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Horsepower is calculated using the formula: Power (W) = 2π × Torque (N-m) × Speed (rpm)/60. Horsepower is a unit of engine power, representing the engine's working capacity per unit of time. Below is some information about horsepower: 1. Introduction: The horsepower of an engine refers to its output capacity, which is the output power. Output power is the most important parameter for measuring vehicle performance and is used to evaluate engine performance. 2. Influencing factors: The amount of horsepower affects the car's top speed, i.e., the maximum speed. Generally, the higher the horsepower, the higher the top speed. However, with current technologies, it is possible to achieve higher horsepower with smaller displacements, such as through turbocharging. Typically, engine displacement and horsepower are directly proportional. By examining the number of cylinders and the displacement of a car, one can roughly estimate whether the car has strong horsepower—the larger the displacement, the greater the horsepower. With advancements in automotive technology, the engine with the largest displacement does not necessarily have the highest horsepower, primarily due to the application of new technologies.