Step 1: Power Formula.
Power is defined as the rate at which work is done:
\[
P = \frac{W}{t}
\]
where \( W \) is the work done and \( t \) is the time taken. Step 2: Determine the correct parameters.
To determine the power output of an automobile, we need to know how much work is performed and the time it takes to perform that work. Thus, the correct answer is (4).