motor
In many contexts, 'motor' and 'engine' are used interchangeably when talking about cars. However, technically, a motor often refers to an electric device, while an engine usually refers to one that burns fuel. When used as a verb meaning 'to travel by car', it is somewhat old-fashioned or informal. You will see it more often in literature than in modern daily conversation.
💬Casual Conversation
Dad's car is cooked. The motor is totally shot.
Damn that's crazy. You still hopping on for the raid?
Meanings
A machine that converts electrical or chemical energy into mechanical motion.
"The small electric motor powers the fan."
An internal combustion engine, typically in a vehicle.
"He spent the afternoon tinkering with his car's motor."
To propel or move something using a motor.
"The boat is motored by a powerful outboard engine."