Understanding Car Engine Technologies

This is a diesel car. This is a petrol car. What's the difference?

A diesel car delivers more torque and is built for long journeys.

A petrol car revs faster and feels more responsive.

One is made for endurance, the other is made for excitement.

This is a hybrid. This is a plug-in hybrid.

What's the difference?

A hybrid charges itself while you drive.

A plug-in hybrid can also be charged from a wall outlet.

One reduces fuel use, the other can drive short distances on

electricity alone. This is four-wheel drive.

This is all-wheel drive. What's the difference?

Four-wheel drive is built for mud, rocks and rough terrain.

All-wheel drive is designed to improve grip on everyday roads.

One is for adventure, the other is for confidence.

This is horsepower. This is torque. What's the difference?

Horsepower helps a car achieve higher speeds.

Torque is the force that pushes you back into your seat.

One wins the race, the other wins the launch. This

is a turbocharger.

This is a supercharger. What's the difference?

A turbocharger uses exhaust gases to create extra power.

A supercharger is driven directly by the engine.

One builds power with a slight delay, the other delivers it instantly.

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