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| FEATURE | MOTOR VEHICLE | HORSE |
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| Available in Variety of Colors | Yes | Yes |
| On-Board Computer | Yes | Yes |
| Remains Stationary if Unattended | Yes (in most jurisdictions) | Very Doubtful |
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Power Breaks | Yes | Usually will stop |
| Convenient means of Egress | Yes | Mostly happens as planned |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Air Intake | Yes | Yes |
| Non-Polluting | No, a Major Pollution Source | Mostly (produces some methane gas) |
| Adapted to bio-fuels | Rarely | Completely |
| Manual Override Four Speed Transmission | Optional | Yes |
| Capable of Jumping Barriers | Yes, but it never ends well | Yes |
| Capable of Crossing Water | Limited | Mostly |
| Capable of Correcting Operator Error | Mostly not | Often |
| Capable of Depositing Drunk on Doorstep | No | Often (Historical Interest Only) |
| Fully Integrated Sound System | Yes | No, but who wants to hear that garbage anyhow |
| Suitable for a Prom Date | Yes | No |
| Suitable for a Polo Match | No, but I am sure someone has tried | Yes |
| Navigation System | Optional | Better than most riders |
| Acquisition Cost | Fairly high | Mostly low |
| Operating Cost | High | High |
| Unique Front and Rear Fascias | Optional | Maybe, who knows what that is anyhow |
| Average Turning Radius | Over 20 feet | About Six Feet or less |
| Acceleration Time 0 to 60 mph | About 10 Seconds | Never quite gets there |
| Average Single Owner Life Span | 4.5 years and 41,000 miles | Many, many more years |
| Self replicating | No | Yes, but we do not suggest the gelding model |
