Compare And Contrast Diesel Vs Gas Engine

Gas engines versus diesel engines have been a long time opponent. Each has its own pros and cons but its really what your needs demand. Power and torque is a big player in this. If you want higher horsepower and fast acceleration, a gas engine is for you. If you need to tow objects and need a lot of low-end power a diesel engine would suit you. Fuel economy can play a bigger part in your decision. Diesel engines usually have a better fuel economy rating because of the way they don’t waste fuel during combustion unlike the gas-powered counterparts.
The combustion of a Diesel engine is just like the combustion of a gasoline engine but in a diesel it’s a little bit different. Diesel engines do not have spark plugs to ignite the fuel; it uses