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Two common definitions used today are the imperial horsepower as in "hp" or "bhp" which is about 745.7 watts, and the metric horsepower as in "cv" or "PS" which is approximately 735.5 watts. The term was adopted in the late 18th century by Scottish engineer James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses .
Engine power is the power that an engine can put out. It can be expressed in power units, most commonly kilowatt, pferdestärke (metric horsepower), or horsepower.In terms of internal combustion engines, the engine power usually describes the rated power, which is a power output that the engine can maintain over a long period of time according to a certain testing method, for example ISO 1585.
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One horsepower is the power needed to lift 75 kilograms (average weight of an person) by 1 metre (3.28 feet) within 1 second. The metric horsepower is equivalent to approx. 735.5 watts . Français : Illustration de la définition d'un cheval vapeur (ch)
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