Horsepower is important to drivers who really need it, especially if they do a lot of out-of-town trips in a week. Ask anyone who frequents Bagiuo or Pampanga or any similar destinations and they'll stress how handy it is to have those extra horses.

Unfortunately most drivers/car owners who have extra ponies under the bonnet seldom know how to wield the surplus power. I know some who have memorized the brochure specs of their ride to the letter, knows how much tech is stuffed into the engine bay to turn the crank but can't even hit a simple apex or know when to shift in an uphill section.