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Originally Posted by BALISTC
Why are revs so important to you? Just because an engine makes all its power between 1000 and 4000rpm, does that make it shit?
You dont have to rev them to go quick, and most diesels will be just as quick as their petrol counterparts, but with a LOT more torque, which makes them more driveable around town and a lot more enjoyable to drive. You get a real push in the back sensation, more than with a petrol engine.
Over square, heavy engine components and long stroke? Thats making some huge generalisations. Many diesels have forged pistons and alloy heads, just like good petrol performance engines.
I'm not arguing about this any further, but let me just say, you best be test driving some modern euro diesels...you might be pleasantly surprised.
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I do understand where you are coming from, and im not saying that they are shit. What i am saying is application. If your happy with a diesel then thats cool.
I have driven quite a few euro cars, well hundreds, as i work for a workshop that specialises in euro's, and know that i dont really like the feeling diesels have. Just me though.
Over square, heavy engine components and long stroke are all requirments of a diesel engine. They need the stroke length/bore stroke ratio to ignite the air/fuel mix, otherwise they would need spark plugs. The air being compresses generates the heat to initiate combustion.
The engine needs to have heavy components to resist the constant detination, otherwise the engine wouldnt last very long at all. And they need a heavy flywheel to keep them going at idle, due to so much combustion pressure.
all alloy engines is where it's at. Japs have used them since the 70's
I like reving my engine. I personally love the feeling, the sound, and knowing whats going on inside. I really admire some of the engines that honda, mazda and mitsubishi make, many are understated and feel fantastic at 7000+rpm
Petrol engines use the gearbox to make the torque, that makes the car just as quick.
Not to mention that a petrol engine and diesel of the same size and design, the petrol will always be faster(99% of the time) . Not more fuel efficient, but faster.
Anyway, not trying to be rude or anything, just a bit of fun
