How Much Horsepower Does a 485 Engine Have?

[MichaelMarie]

Common 485 engines typically have around 45 horsepower. Below is some relevant information about horsepower: 1. Origin of Horsepower: The renowned scientist Watt applied the improved steam engine to replace horses in daily work. However, at that time, it was difficult to measure the power of steam engines, so Watt devised a method to test water-lifting capability using both horses and steam engines. A mature, strong horse could lift a 330-pound weight 100 feet in one minute, and the work done by this horse was defined as 1 horsepower. 2. Higher Horsepower Means Faster Acceleration: Generally speaking, under the same conditions, a car with higher horsepower will accelerate faster. However, the horsepower of an engine does not entirely determine a car's power performance. Besides horsepower, the effective transmission of engine power and the reverse forces encountered while driving on the road are also factors that influence a car's power.