A "horsepower engine" refers to the power and strength of an engine, comparing it to the power of a horse. The more horsepower an engine has, the stronger and faster it can make a vehicle or machine run. Full definition
The 1993 Spider has a fuel - injected, 120 - horsepower engine with four cylinders. (articles.orlandosentinel.com)
Under the hood is a responsive, 240 horsepower engine which is linked to a 9 - speed automatic transmission, and also comes equipped with all - wheel drive capability. (landroverftmyers.com)
But don't expect them to be good, considering the amount of horsepower the engine produces. (cnet.com)