Does this horsepower for this car seem like the right value?

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the horsepower of a 2002 Honda Accord EX with a V6 engine, specifically questioning whether 7.68 hp at 55 mph is a reasonable figure. The user also calculated a different value of approximately 16 hp, indicating a potential discrepancy in their data. Concerns are raised about the accuracy of the drag coefficient calculations and the reliability of the gathered time and speed deceleration data. The user expresses uncertainty about their understanding of the terminology and calculations involved. Accurate horsepower values are crucial for ensuring valid results in their physics lab project.
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For a lab in physics where we have to go through an enormous process to calculate the drag coefficient, I am trying to figure out if one of the values I got along the way makes sense so that I don't continue with bad data.

I gathered time and speed deceleration data and drove a 2002 Honda Accord EX with a v6 engine, curb weight 2943 lbs.

For this car does a horsepower of 7.68 hp at 55mph sound reasonable?

I calculated it in a different way and got about 16 if that makes any more sense.

I'm sorry for my total lack of knowledge on this subject, I know I'm probably butchering the terminology, etc.
 
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