Which engine is better, diesel or gasoline? Every motorist asks such a question before choosing a car. After all, both a diesel engine and a gasoline engine have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Previously, gasoline engines were popular among motorists in Russia. It was believed that diesel was used only in industrial and commercial vehicles. Although this was partly the case. Few people know that in the Soviet Union they made cars on diesel fuel, only almost all of them were exported.
Now car owners have begun to think about purchasing an iron horse powered by diesel fuel.
Fuel consumption and power of diesel and gasoline engine
The efficiency of a diesel engine is about 20 units, for comparison, its counterpart reaches only 9-10 units. However, this low fuel consumption means that the car is less powerful. The gasoline engine outperforms the diesel engine in terms of power. Therefore, when choosing a car, you will need to think about whether to have a powerful engine or an economical one.
Which fuel is the best in quality, diesel or gasoline?
When choosing diesel fuel, if it is of good quality, the car engine will last much longer. But low-quality gasoline harms the car engine less.
Which engine is easier to repair: diesel or gasoline?
As mentioned above, a diesel engine is more durable, but its repair is more difficult. After all, its design is quite complex. The most serious breakdown can be the failure of the pump, which is responsible for fuel injection. Its repair can result in a tidy sum, up to 60 thousand rubles.
Which is better, a diesel or a gasoline engine in the winter?
This is where the gasoline engine wins. Diesel fuel already at minus 15 degrees turns into a gel-like state, and it is almost impossible to start the engine. On cars with diesel fuel, expensive heating systems are often installed and various agents with additives are used to prevent the fuel from folding.
Which engine is better, gasoline or diesel, is up to the car enthusiast to decide. After all, buying a car is quite a crucial step.
