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What are the differences between diesel and gasoline engines?
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1. Differences between diesel and gasoline engines: The ignition methods differ. Gasoline engines mix gasoline vapor and air in the cylinder, compress the mixture, and then ignite it with a spark plug. Diesel engines mix atomized diesel fuel injected by a nozzle with air, compress the mixture, and the high temperature from compression automatically ignites it.
2. Compared to gasoline, diesel fuel offers greater power, a higher ignition point, and lower volatility. Due to these characteristics, diesel engines achieve 30% better fuel economy than gasoline engines. This means that under the same driving conditions, if a gasoline car consumes 10L of fuel, a diesel car would consume around 7L.
3. The mixing of air and fuel differs. Gasoline engines typically mix air and fuel outside the cylinder before it enters, while diesel engines inject fuel directly into the cylinder for mixing. The ignition methods also differ. Gasoline engines require spark plugs to ignite the air-fuel mixture, while diesel engines use compression ignition. Power and torque also differ.
4. Here's a detailed comparison of diesel and gasoline engines: Regarding fuel supply and ignition: In diesel engines, fuel mixing and combustion occur within the cylinder. High-pressure diesel fuel is directly injected into the combustion chamber by an injector, mixing with air to form an atomized mixture that burns after compression. Structurally, gasoline engines have an entire ignition system more than diesel engines.
5. Gasoline engines use an electronic igniter above the injector to generate an electric spark, igniting the gasoline for combustion. Electrical components are required. Fuel Consumption: Compared to gasoline, diesel fuel has higher power, a higher ignition point, and is less volatile. Because of these characteristics, diesel engines have 30% better fuel economy than gasoline engines.
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