what is the true definition of a horsepower? does anyone really kno?

 

Well, in lamest terms, if torque is the power to start moving, then horsepower is the power to keep moving, but the exact definition is 33,000 ft lbs per minute or if you want to get really scientific it's like 746 watts.
I'm not a genious, I just have a dictionary[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

i dont understand, how does that mumbo jumbo apply to a motor?

 

What do you mean? Do you mean torque? Like I said, think of horsepower as the power that is needed to keep moving. Horsepower is mainly the result of rpms, so the faster a motor spins the more horsepower it makes. This is not the only way to make horsepower, this is just the basic rule of thumb.

 

ok its startin to make more and more sence

 

I think howstuffworks.com has a good explanation of this if your still not sure[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

My question of curiousity is why does someone want to know such detail? Get on and ride!

 

haha yea i guess your right