What is the difference between horsepower and power in cars?

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The differences between horsepower and power in cars are: 1. Different units: The unit of horsepower is ps; the unit of power is kw. 2. Different meanings: Horsepower is a commonly used unit of measurement for power in engineering; power refers to how fast the engine works. Both horsepower and power are parameters of the engine. Other parameters of the engine include: 1. Number of cylinders: refers to the number of cylinders in the engine; 2. Displacement: refers to the volume of fluid inhaled or discharged per stroke or cycle; 3. Piston stroke: refers to the distance the piston travels between the top and bottom dead centers. Horsepower is actually another way of expressing power, and horsepower and power can be converted into each other.