Winch Horsepower Horsepower is a measure of the rate at which work can be done. Historically, it was derived from the ability of the average horse to life 100 pounds over 330 feet in 1 minute - or 1 horsepower. Torque is the force that throws you back in your seat when you stomp on the gas.
Horsepower is used for things like towing a trailer over a distance.
Horsepower also creates a vehicle's top-end speed. And Remember Never drive faster than your Angel can fly.