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> Automobile were faster or equivalent to horses (even early 1s). The automobile was invented in 1885, but didn't replace the horse until the 1910s.

• re-thc 4y ago
  For the same reasons or different 1s? Could be cost, accessibility and others.
  • dharmab 4y ago
    Largely because of infrastructure. You could get animal feed in places you couldn't get gasoline and oil. And horses don't need smooth roads.