Automobile History Quiz

Who invented the first practical motor vehicle?

• Wilhelm Maybach

• Henry Ford

• Karl Benz

• Peugeot

What was the horsepower of the Benz Patent Motorwagen?

• One horsepower

• Two-thirds of a horsepower

• Three horsepower

• Half a horsepower

Which company was the first to produce cars on an assembly line?

• Cadillac

• Peugeot

• Ford

• Benz

In what year was the Model T Ford released?

• 1908

• 1914

• 1920

• 1891

What type of engine did Wilhelm Maybach produce in 1890?

• Two-stroke engine

• Four-stroke engine

• Electric engine

• Diesel engine

What innovation did the Cadillac Motor Company introduce in 1911?

• Fuel injection

• Electric ignition and self-starting

• Overhead camshafts

• Aluminum engine blocks

What is one advantage of aluminum engine blocks?

• Increased weight

• Better handling at high temperatures

• Higher cost

• More complex repairs

What is a disadvantage of overhead camshafts?

• Reduced performance

• Increased complexity

• Lower fuel efficiency

• Higher emissions

What benefit do clean diesels provide?

• Lower initial cost

• Cleaner emissions

• Higher emissions

• Reduced fuel economy

What has become more popular for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions?

• Gasoline engines

• Hybrid engines

• Diesel engines

• Steam engines