The Horsepower Wars

The HÖRSEPOWER WARS In this day and age, even the average sedan is packing some heat under the hood. It didn't use to be like this and there was a time when even "sports cars" were listed under 15OHP. For those unfamiliar with the history behind the horsepower wars, here is a primer from the 1960's to the present day. I horsepower = 33,000 foot pounds / min The term "horsepower," a completely arbitrary unit of measure NOT recognized by the International System of Units, was invented by James Watt while observing ponies pulling coal out of a mine. Average HORSEPOWER 1980 1990 for passenger cars 1967 2000 2009 110 132 165 140 227 under HORSEPOWER The Ford Model T engine ran on 20 horsepower. 1960s: 1970s: 1990- Death of the muscle car Birth of the Present: and the horsepower war is attributed to: -Clean Air Act of 1970 -Oil crisis of 1973 MUSCLE CAR. From 1980 to 2004, A high performance, average horsepower increased mid-sized auto with -Gas prices quadrupling. -Auto insurance companies staggering horsepower and low gas mileage. raising premiums on high performance cars. 80%. Congress has given the EPA power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions - and they have 1966: 1980s: Horsepower increases steadily in this decade. Oil prices fall Economy picks up Federal fuel-economy standards top out DODGE CHARGER 325 hp 360 hp PONTIAC called an END to the horsepower wars. Average gas mileage must reach 35.5 mpg by 2016. In 2010, the average car accelcrates from 0- 60 mph in 8.95 seconds. Average in 2010 Average in 2006 8.95 seconds 10.9 seconds 13.1 seconds Average in 1980 Horsepower is now leveling off, but not decreasing. The legendary horsepower wars between the Mustang and the Camaro have changed to balance power and efficiency. 1980: 2010: MUST ANG V8: 119 hp | 16 MPG| 0-60 in 11.3 seconds MUST ANG V6: 305 hp 18 MPG| 0-60 in 5.1 seconds CAMA RO CAMA RO V8: 120 hp 14 MPG| 0-60 in 8.4 seconds V6: 304 hp | 18 MPG| 0-60 in 6.0 seconds 3 of the top-selling Back in Back in cars of 2009 2000: 1990: Ford Ford Ford F-150 F-150 F-150 248 horsepower 294 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 7.6 seconds 220 horsepower 265 ft-lbs of torque 185 horsepower 270 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.3 seconds 0-60 in 9.9 seconds HONDA Accord HONDA Accord HONDA Accord 190 horsepower 250 ft-lbs of torque 150 horsepower 152 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 8.3 seconds 125 horsepower 137 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.0 seconds 0-60 in 7.3 seconds TOYOTA Corolla TOYOTA TOYOTA Corolla Corolla 132 horsepower 128 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.1 seconds 130 horsepower 125 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.5 seconds 102 horsepower 101 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.1 seconds Despite the horsepower increase over the decades, average MPG has steadily improved. 27.9 MPG 22.1 MPG 21.1 21.9 20.3 17.5 16.0 MPG MPG MPG MPG 12.4 12.5 12.0 12.2 MPG MPG MPG MPG MPG 1960 1965 1970 1976 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 autoblog Sources: http://www.howstuffworks.com/horsepower.htm http://www.dotgovl http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2010/03/24/horsepower-wars-gm-versus-ford http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/01/epa-to-automakefizzomhRiYe http://www.autobytel.com/content/researchtop10findex.cim/action/highhorsepower page/10listype/avehicleclass/al htp:/pubsits.uodavis.edulpublication_detail.php?id=1305 hitp:/www.thetorquereport.com/2010/02hop_10_best-seling_cars_in ja html http://www.fime.com/imelmagazinelartide/0,9171,891628,00.html http://www.ime.com/ime/magazine/article/0,9171,867752,00.html http://www.0-60cartimes.com/0-60-statistics/ WE OBSESSIVELY COVER THE AUTO INDUSTRY http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrpriza/spec2000.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com http:/www.bts.gov http://www.fueleconomy gov http://gotmpg.com/ http://www.eia.doe.gov http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com 247 YEAR 1930 19S Ш The HÖRSEPOWER WARS In this day and age, even the average sedan is packing some heat under the hood. It didn't use to be like this and there was a time when even "sports cars" were listed under 15OHP. For those unfamiliar with the history behind the horsepower wars, here is a primer from the 1960's to the present day. I horsepower = 33,000 foot pounds / min The term "horsepower," a completely arbitrary unit of measure NOT recognized by the International System of Units, was invented by James Watt while observing ponies pulling coal out of a mine. Average HORSEPOWER 1980 1990 for passenger cars 1967 2000 2009 110 132 165 140 227 under 70 HORSEPOWER The Ford Model T engine ran on 20 horsepower. 1960s: 1970s: 1990- Death of the muscle car Birth of the Present: and the horsepower war is attributed to: -Clean Air Act of 1970 -Oil crisis of 1973 MUSCLE CAR. From 1980 to 2004, A high performance, average horsepower increased mid-sized auto with -Gas prices quadrupling. -Auto insurance companies staggering horsepower and low gas mileage. raising premiums on high performance cars. 80%. Congress has given the EPA power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions - and they have 1966: 1980s: Horsepower increases steadily in this decade. Oil prices fall Economy picks up Federal fuel-economy standards top out DODGE CHARGER 325 hp 360 hp PONTIAC called an END to the horsepower wars. Average gas mileage must reach 35.5 mpg by 2016. In 2010, the average car accelcrates from 0- 60 mph in 8.95 seconds. Average in 2010 Average in 2006 8.95 seconds 10.9 seconds 13.1 seconds Average in 1980 Horsepower is now leveling off, but not decreasing. The legendary horsepower wars between the Mustang and the Camaro have changed to balance power and efficiency. 1980: 2010: MUST ANG V8: 119 hp | 16 MPG| 0-60 in 11.3 seconds MUST ANG V6: 305 hp 18 MPG| 0-60 in 5.1 seconds CAMA RO CAMA RO V8: 120 hp 14 MPG| 0-60 in 8.4 seconds V6: 304 hp | 18 MPG| 0-60 in 6.0 seconds 3 of the top-selling Back in Back in cars of 2009 2000: 1990: Ford Ford Ford F-150 F-150 F-150 248 horsepower 294 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 7.6 seconds 220 horsepower 265 ft-lbs of torque 185 horsepower 270 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.3 seconds 0-60 in 9.9 seconds HONDA Асcord HONDA Accord HONDA Аccord 190 horsepower 250 ft-lbs of torque 150 horsepower 152 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 8.3 seconds 125 horsepower 137 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.0 seconds 0-60 in 7.3 seconds TOYOTA Corolla TOYOTA TOYOTA Corolla Corolla 132 horsepower 128 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.1 seconds 130 horsepower 125 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.5 seconds 102 horsepower 101 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.1 seconds Despite the horsepower increase over the decades, average MPG has steadily improved. 27.9 MPG 22.1 MPG 21.1 21.9 20.3 17.5 16.0 MPG MPG MPG MPG 12.4 12.5 12.0 12.2 MPG MPG MPG MPG MPG 1960 1965 1970 1976 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 autoblog Sources: http://www.howstuffworks.com/horsepower.htm http://www.dotgovl http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2010/03/24/horsepower-wars-gm-versus-ford http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/01/epa-to-automakefizzomhRiYe http://www.autobytel.com/content/researchtop10findex.cim/action/highhorsepower page/10listype/avehicleclass/al htp:/pubsits.uodavis.edulpublication_detail.php?id=1305 hitp:/www.thetorquereport.com/2010/02hop_10_best-seling_cars_in ja html http://www.fime.com/imelmagazinelartide/0,9171,891628,00.html http://www.ime.com/ime/magazine/article/0,9171,867752,00.html http://www.0-60cartimes.com/0-60-statistics/ WE OBSESSIVELY COVER THE AUTO INDUSTRY http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrpriza/spec2000.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com http:/www.bts.gov http://www.fueleconomy gov http://gotmpg.com/ http://www.eia.doe.gov http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com 247 YEAR 1930 19S The HÖRSEPOWER WARS In this day and age, even the average sedan is packing some heat under the hood. It didn't use to be like this and there was a time when even "sports cars" were listed under 15OHP. For those unfamiliar with the history behind the horsepower wars, here is a primer from the 1960's to the present day. I horsepower = 33,000 foot pounds / min The term "horsepower," a completely arbitrary unit of measure NOT recognized by the International System of Units, was invented by James Watt while observing ponies pulling coal out of a mine. Average HORSEPOWER 1980 1990 for passenger cars 1967 2000 2009 110 132 165 140 227 under 70 HORSEPOWER The Ford Model T engine ran on 20 horsepower. 1960s: 1970s: 1990- Death of the muscle car Birth of the Present: and the horsepower war is attributed to: -Clean Air Act of 1970 -Oil crisis of 1973 MUSCLE CAR. From 1980 to 2004, A high performance, average horsepower increased mid-sized auto with -Gas prices quadrupling. -Auto insurance companies staggering horsepower and low gas mileage. raising premiums on high performance cars. 80%. Congress has given the EPA power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions - and they have 1966: 1980s: Horsepower increases steadily in this decade. Oil prices fall Economy picks up Federal fuel-economy standards top out DODGE CHARGER 325 hp 360 hp PONTIAC called an END to the horsepower wars. Average gas mileage must reach 35.5 mpg by 2016. In 2010, the average car accelcrates from 0- 60 mph in 8.95 seconds. Average in 2010 Average in 2006 8.95 seconds 10.9 seconds 13.1 seconds Average in 1980 Horsepower is now leveling off, but not decreasing. The legendary horsepower wars between the Mustang and the Camaro have changed to balance power and efficiency. 1980: 2010: MUST ANG V8: 119 hp | 16 MPG| 0-60 in 11.3 seconds MUST ANG V6: 305 hp 18 MPG| 0-60 in 5.1 seconds CAMA RO CAMA RO V8: 120 hp 14 MPG| 0-60 in 8.4 seconds V6: 304 hp | 18 MPG| 0-60 in 6.0 seconds 3 of the top-selling Back in Back in cars of 2009 2000: 1990: Ford Ford Ford F-150 F-150 F-150 248 horsepower 294 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 7.6 seconds 220 horsepower 265 ft-lbs of torque 185 horsepower 270 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.3 seconds 0-60 in 9.9 seconds HONDA Асcord HONDA Accord HONDA Аccord 190 horsepower 250 ft-lbs of torque 150 horsepower 152 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 8.3 seconds 125 horsepower 137 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.0 seconds 0-60 in 7.3 seconds TOYOTA Corolla TOYOTA TOYOTA Corolla Corolla 132 horsepower 128 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.1 seconds 130 horsepower 125 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.5 seconds 102 horsepower 101 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.1 seconds Despite the horsepower increase over the decades, average MPG has steadily improved. 27.9 MPG 22.1 MPG 21.1 21.9 20.3 17.5 16.0 MPG MPG MPG MPG 12.4 12.5 12.0 12.2 MPG MPG MPG MPG MPG 1960 1965 1970 1976 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 autoblog Sources: http://www.howstuffworks.com/horsepower.htm http://www.dotgovl http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2010/03/24/horsepower-wars-gm-versus-ford http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/01/epa-to-automakefizzomhRiYe http://www.autobytel.com/content/researchtop10findex.cim/action/highhorsepower page/10listype/avehicleclass/al htp:/pubsits.uodavis.edulpublication_detail.php?id=1305 hitp:/www.thetorquereport.com/2010/02hop_10_best-seling_cars_in ja html http://www.fime.com/imelmagazinelartide/0,9171,891628,00.html http://www.ime.com/ime/magazine/article/0,9171,867752,00.html http://www.0-60cartimes.com/0-60-statistics/ WE OBSESSIVELY COVER THE AUTO INDUSTRY http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrpriza/spec2000.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com http:/www.bts.gov http://www.fueleconomy gov http://gotmpg.com/ http://www.eia.doe.gov http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com 247 YEAR 1930 19S The HÖRSEPOWER WARS In this day and age, even the average sedan is packing some heat under the hood. It didn't use to be like this and there was a time when even "sports cars" were listed under 15OHP. For those unfamiliar with the history behind the horsepower wars, here is a primer from the 1960's to the present day. I horsepower = 33,000 foot pounds / min The term "horsepower," a completely arbitrary unit of measure NOT recognized by the International System of Units, was invented by James Watt while observing ponies pulling coal out of a mine. Average HORSEPOWER 1980 1990 for passenger cars 1967 2000 2009 110 132 165 140 227 under 70 HORSEPOWER The Ford Model T engine ran on 20 horsepower. 1960s: 1970s: 1990- Death of the muscle car Birth of the Present: and the horsepower war is attributed to: -Clean Air Act of 1970 -Oil crisis of 1973 MUSCLE CAR. From 1980 to 2004, A high performance, average horsepower increased mid-sized auto with -Gas prices quadrupling. -Auto insurance companies staggering horsepower and low gas mileage. raising premiums on high performance cars. 80%. Congress has given the EPA power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions - and they have 1966: 1980s: Horsepower increases steadily in this decade. Oil prices fall Economy picks up Federal fuel-economy standards top out DODGE CHARGER 325 hp 360 hp PONTIAC called an END to the horsepower wars. Average gas mileage must reach 35.5 mpg by 2016. In 2010, the average car accelcrates from 0- 60 mph in 8.95 seconds. Average in 2010 Average in 2006 8.95 seconds 10.9 seconds 13.1 seconds Average in 1980 Horsepower is now leveling off, but not decreasing. The legendary horsepower wars between the Mustang and the Camaro have changed to balance power and efficiency. 1980: 2010: MUST ANG V8: 119 hp | 16 MPG| 0-60 in 11.3 seconds MUST ANG V6: 305 hp 18 MPG| 0-60 in 5.1 seconds CAMA RO CAMA RO V8: 120 hp 14 MPG| 0-60 in 8.4 seconds V6: 304 hp | 18 MPG| 0-60 in 6.0 seconds 3 of the top-selling Back in Back in cars of 2009 2000: 1990: Ford Ford Ford F-150 F-150 F-150 248 horsepower 294 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 7.6 seconds 220 horsepower 265 ft-lbs of torque 185 horsepower 270 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.3 seconds 0-60 in 9.9 seconds HONDA Асcord HONDA Accord HONDA Аccord 190 horsepower 250 ft-lbs of torque 150 horsepower 152 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 8.3 seconds 125 horsepower 137 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.0 seconds 0-60 in 7.3 seconds TOYOTA Corolla TOYOTA TOYOTA Corolla Corolla 132 horsepower 128 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.1 seconds 130 horsepower 125 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.5 seconds 102 horsepower 101 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.1 seconds Despite the horsepower increase over the decades, average MPG has steadily improved. 27.9 MPG 22.1 MPG 21.1 21.9 20.3 17.5 16.0 MPG MPG MPG MPG 12.4 12.5 12.0 12.2 MPG MPG MPG MPG MPG 1960 1965 1970 1976 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 autoblog Sources: http://www.howstuffworks.com/horsepower.htm http://www.dotgovl http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2010/03/24/horsepower-wars-gm-versus-ford http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/01/epa-to-automakefizzomhRiYe http://www.autobytel.com/content/researchtop10findex.cim/action/highhorsepower page/10listype/avehicleclass/al htp:/pubsits.uodavis.edulpublication_detail.php?id=1305 hitp:/www.thetorquereport.com/2010/02hop_10_best-seling_cars_in ja html http://www.fime.com/imelmagazinelartide/0,9171,891628,00.html http://www.ime.com/ime/magazine/article/0,9171,867752,00.html http://www.0-60cartimes.com/0-60-statistics/ WE OBSESSIVELY COVER THE AUTO INDUSTRY http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrpriza/spec2000.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com http:/www.bts.gov http://www.fueleconomy gov http://gotmpg.com/ http://www.eia.doe.gov http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com 247 YEAR 1930 19S The HÖRSEPOWER WARS In this day and age, even the average sedan is packing some heat under the hood. It didn't use to be like this and there was a time when even "sports cars" were listed under 15OHP. For those unfamiliar with the history behind the horsepower wars, here is a primer from the 1960's to the present day. I horsepower = 33,000 foot pounds / min The term "horsepower," a completely arbitrary unit of measure NOT recognized by the International System of Units, was invented by James Watt while observing ponies pulling coal out of a mine. Average HORSEPOWER 1980 1990 for passenger cars 1967 2000 2009 110 132 165 140 227 under 70 HORSEPOWER The Ford Model T engine ran on 20 horsepower. 1960s: 1970s: 1990- Death of the muscle car Birth of the Present: and the horsepower war is attributed to: -Clean Air Act of 1970 -Oil crisis of 1973 MUSCLE CAR. From 1980 to 2004, A high performance, average horsepower increased mid-sized auto with -Gas prices quadrupling. -Auto insurance companies staggering horsepower and low gas mileage. raising premiums on high performance cars. 80%. Congress has given the EPA power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions - and they have 1966: 1980s: Horsepower increases steadily in this decade. Oil prices fall Economy picks up Federal fuel-economy standards top out DODGE CHARGER 325 hp 360 hp PONTIAC called an END to the horsepower wars. Average gas mileage must reach 35.5 mpg by 2016. In 2010, the average car accelcrates from 0- 60 mph in 8.95 seconds. Average in 2010 Average in 2006 8.95 seconds 10.9 seconds 13.1 seconds Average in 1980 Horsepower is now leveling off, but not decreasing. The legendary horsepower wars between the Mustang and the Camaro have changed to balance power and efficiency. 1980: 2010: MUST ANG V8: 119 hp | 16 MPG| 0-60 in 11.3 seconds MUST ANG V6: 305 hp 18 MPG| 0-60 in 5.1 seconds CAMA RO CAMA RO V8: 120 hp 14 MPG| 0-60 in 8.4 seconds V6: 304 hp | 18 MPG| 0-60 in 6.0 seconds 3 of the top-selling Back in Back in cars of 2009 2000: 1990: Ford Ford Ford F-150 F-150 F-150 248 horsepower 294 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 7.6 seconds 220 horsepower 265 ft-lbs of torque 185 horsepower 270 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.3 seconds 0-60 in 9.9 seconds HONDA Асcord HONDA Accord HONDA Аccord 190 horsepower 250 ft-lbs of torque 150 horsepower 152 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 8.3 seconds 125 horsepower 137 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.0 seconds 0-60 in 7.3 seconds TOYOTA Corolla TOYOTA TOYOTA Corolla Corolla 132 horsepower 128 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.1 seconds 130 horsepower 125 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.5 seconds 102 horsepower 101 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.1 seconds Despite the horsepower increase over the decades, average MPG has steadily improved. 27.9 MPG 22.1 MPG 21.1 21.9 20.3 17.5 16.0 MPG MPG MPG MPG 12.4 12.5 12.0 12.2 MPG MPG MPG MPG MPG 1960 1965 1970 1976 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 autoblog Sources: http://www.howstuffworks.com/horsepower.htm http://www.dotgovl http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2010/03/24/horsepower-wars-gm-versus-ford http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/01/epa-to-automakefizzomhRiYe http://www.autobytel.com/content/researchtop10findex.cim/action/highhorsepower page/10listype/avehicleclass/al htp:/pubsits.uodavis.edulpublication_detail.php?id=1305 hitp:/www.thetorquereport.com/2010/02hop_10_best-seling_cars_in ja html http://www.fime.com/imelmagazinelartide/0,9171,891628,00.html http://www.ime.com/ime/magazine/article/0,9171,867752,00.html http://www.0-60cartimes.com/0-60-statistics/ WE OBSESSIVELY COVER THE AUTO INDUSTRY http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrpriza/spec2000.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com http:/www.bts.gov http://www.fueleconomy gov http://gotmpg.com/ http://www.eia.doe.gov http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com 247 YEAR 1930 19S The HÖRSEPOWER WARS In this day and age, even the average sedan is packing some heat under the hood. It didn't use to be like this and there was a time when even "sports cars" were listed under 15OHP. For those unfamiliar with the history behind the horsepower wars, here is a primer from the 1960's to the present day. I horsepower = 33,000 foot pounds / min The term "horsepower," a completely arbitrary unit of measure NOT recognized by the International System of Units, was invented by James Watt while observing ponies pulling coal out of a mine. Average HORSEPOWER 1980 1990 for passenger cars 1967 2000 2009 110 132 165 140 227 under 70 HORSEPOWER The Ford Model T engine ran on 20 horsepower. 1960s: 1970s: 1990- Death of the muscle car Birth of the Present: and the horsepower war is attributed to: -Clean Air Act of 1970 -Oil crisis of 1973 MUSCLE CAR. From 1980 to 2004, A high performance, average horsepower increased mid-sized auto with -Gas prices quadrupling. -Auto insurance companies staggering horsepower and low gas mileage. raising premiums on high performance cars. 80%. Congress has given the EPA power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions - and they have 1966: 1980s: Horsepower increases steadily in this decade. Oil prices fall Economy picks up Federal fuel-economy standards top out DODGE CHARGER 325 hp 360 hp PONTIAC called an END to the horsepower wars. Average gas mileage must reach 35.5 mpg by 2016. In 2010, the average car accelcrates from 0- 60 mph in 8.95 seconds. Average in 2010 Average in 2006 8.95 seconds 10.9 seconds 13.1 seconds Average in 1980 Horsepower is now leveling off, but not decreasing. The legendary horsepower wars between the Mustang and the Camaro have changed to balance power and efficiency. 1980: 2010: MUST ANG V8: 119 hp | 16 MPG| 0-60 in 11.3 seconds MUST ANG V6: 305 hp 18 MPG| 0-60 in 5.1 seconds CAMA RO CAMA RO V8: 120 hp 14 MPG| 0-60 in 8.4 seconds V6: 304 hp | 18 MPG| 0-60 in 6.0 seconds 3 of the top-selling Back in Back in cars of 2009 2000: 1990: Ford Ford Ford F-150 F-150 F-150 248 horsepower 294 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 7.6 seconds 220 horsepower 265 ft-lbs of torque 185 horsepower 270 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.3 seconds 0-60 in 9.9 seconds HONDA Асcord HONDA Accord HONDA Аccord 190 horsepower 250 ft-lbs of torque 150 horsepower 152 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 8.3 seconds 125 horsepower 137 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.0 seconds 0-60 in 7.3 seconds TOYOTA Corolla TOYOTA TOYOTA Corolla Corolla 132 horsepower 128 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.1 seconds 130 horsepower 125 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.5 seconds 102 horsepower 101 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.1 seconds Despite the horsepower increase over the decades, average MPG has steadily improved. 27.9 MPG 22.1 MPG 21.1 21.9 20.3 17.5 16.0 MPG MPG MPG MPG 12.4 12.5 12.0 12.2 MPG MPG MPG MPG MPG 1960 1965 1970 1976 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 autoblog Sources: http://www.howstuffworks.com/horsepower.htm http://www.dotgovl http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2010/03/24/horsepower-wars-gm-versus-ford http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/01/epa-to-automakefizzomhRiYe http://www.autobytel.com/content/researchtop10findex.cim/action/highhorsepower page/10listype/avehicleclass/al htp:/pubsits.uodavis.edulpublication_detail.php?id=1305 hitp:/www.thetorquereport.com/2010/02hop_10_best-seling_cars_in ja html http://www.fime.com/imelmagazinelartide/0,9171,891628,00.html http://www.ime.com/ime/magazine/article/0,9171,867752,00.html http://www.0-60cartimes.com/0-60-statistics/ WE OBSESSIVELY COVER THE AUTO INDUSTRY http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrpriza/spec2000.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com http:/www.bts.gov http://www.fueleconomy gov http://gotmpg.com/ http://www.eia.doe.gov http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com 247 YEAR 1930 19S The HÖRSEPOWER WARS In this day and age, even the average sedan is packing some heat under the hood. It didn't use to be like this and there was a time when even "sports cars" were listed under 15OHP. For those unfamiliar with the history behind the horsepower wars, here is a primer from the 1960's to the present day. I horsepower = 33,000 foot pounds / min The term "horsepower," a completely arbitrary unit of measure NOT recognized by the International System of Units, was invented by James Watt while observing ponies pulling coal out of a mine. Average HORSEPOWER 1980 1990 for passenger cars 1967 2000 2009 110 132 165 140 227 under 70 HORSEPOWER The Ford Model T engine ran on 20 horsepower. 1960s: 1970s: 1990- Death of the muscle car Birth of the Present: and the horsepower war is attributed to: -Clean Air Act of 1970 -Oil crisis of 1973 MUSCLE CAR. From 1980 to 2004, A high performance, average horsepower increased mid-sized auto with -Gas prices quadrupling. -Auto insurance companies staggering horsepower and low gas mileage. raising premiums on high performance cars. 80%. Congress has given the EPA power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions - and they have 1966: 1980s: Horsepower increases steadily in this decade. Oil prices fall Economy picks up Federal fuel-economy standards top out DODGE CHARGER 325 hp 360 hp PONTIAC called an END to the horsepower wars. Average gas mileage must reach 35.5 mpg by 2016. In 2010, the average car accelcrates from 0- 60 mph in 8.95 seconds. Average in 2010 Average in 2006 8.95 seconds 10.9 seconds 13.1 seconds Average in 1980 Horsepower is now leveling off, but not decreasing. The legendary horsepower wars between the Mustang and the Camaro have changed to balance power and efficiency. 1980: 2010: MUST ANG V8: 119 hp | 16 MPG| 0-60 in 11.3 seconds MUST ANG V6: 305 hp 18 MPG| 0-60 in 5.1 seconds CAMA RO CAMA RO V8: 120 hp 14 MPG| 0-60 in 8.4 seconds V6: 304 hp | 18 MPG| 0-60 in 6.0 seconds 3 of the top-selling Back in Back in cars of 2009 2000: 1990: Ford Ford Ford F-150 F-150 F-150 248 horsepower 294 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 7.6 seconds 220 horsepower 265 ft-lbs of torque 185 horsepower 270 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.3 seconds 0-60 in 9.9 seconds HONDA Асcord HONDA Accord HONDA Аccord 190 horsepower 250 ft-lbs of torque 150 horsepower 152 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 8.3 seconds 125 horsepower 137 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.0 seconds 0-60 in 7.3 seconds TOYOTA Corolla TOYOTA TOYOTA Corolla Corolla 132 horsepower 128 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.1 seconds 130 horsepower 125 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 9.5 seconds 102 horsepower 101 ft-lbs of torque 0-60 in 10.1 seconds Despite the horsepower increase over the decades, average MPG has steadily improved. 27.9 MPG 22.1 MPG 21.1 21.9 20.3 17.5 16.0 MPG MPG MPG MPG 12.4 12.5 12.0 12.2 MPG MPG MPG MPG MPG 1960 1965 1970 1976 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 autoblog Sources: http://www.howstuffworks.com/horsepower.htm http://www.dotgovl http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2010/03/24/horsepower-wars-gm-versus-ford http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/01/epa-to-automakefizzomhRiYe http://www.autobytel.com/content/researchtop10findex.cim/action/highhorsepower page/10listype/avehicleclass/al htp:/pubsits.uodavis.edulpublication_detail.php?id=1305 hitp:/www.thetorquereport.com/2010/02hop_10_best-seling_cars_in ja html http://www.fime.com/imelmagazinelartide/0,9171,891628,00.html http://www.ime.com/ime/magazine/article/0,9171,867752,00.html http://www.0-60cartimes.com/0-60-statistics/ WE OBSESSIVELY COVER THE AUTO INDUSTRY http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrpriza/spec2000.htm http://auto.howstuffworks.com http:/www.bts.gov http://www.fueleconomy gov http://gotmpg.com/ http://www.eia.doe.gov http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com 247 YEAR 1930 19S