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because petrol is easer to burn than diesel
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Does petrol or diesel cost more?
diesel is usually more expensive but diesel cars usually have more mpg than petrol cars
What came first petrol or diesel?
Petrol came first, as it was more obvious as a use of power than diesel because it was flammable and already in liquid form, yet diesel was discovered as a use of power for engines later. I would say petrol because when they invented cars they made petrol cars and from the chemicals etc. in petrol they invented diesel
Which is more powerfull a pectrol car or a diesel car?
Petrol cars rev higher so they are usually faster, but diesel cars have more torque so can pull heavy weights better. Top speed is better in a petrol, but because diesel cars have turbo charges, some are just as fast.
Are diesel cars better than petrol cars?
Diesel cars get higher MPGs and tend to be more reliable. However, petrol cars tend to be cheaper both in the short term and long term. If you are regular driver who doesn't make very long trips often, a petrol car would be fine.
Why petrol cars gives more mileage than diesel cars?
They don't. Diesels get better mileage and last longer.
Which is more expensive a petrol car or a diesel car?
Diesel cars are less expensive but maintenence costs are higher than most petrol vehicles. So theres somewhat of a balance since gas powered cars are cheaper to maintain than a diesel... odd huh?
What is more combustible diesel or petrol?
Petrol is far more comustile compared to Diesel
What is the adventages and disadvantages of petrol engion?
first of all its engine. ADVANTAGES - petrol is cheaper than diesel so cheaper to run. petrol cars generally cost less than diesel (a few 1000). petrol engines are usually faster than diesel off the line and have a higher top speed than a diesel car with the same sized engine. DISADVANTAGES - petrol is less economical than diesel and also diesel cars are much better for over taking than petrol as it has more torque (pulling power)
What gives more mileage diesel or petrol?
It obviously depends on the cars being compared but generally Diesel provides better gas mileage.
How do you tell petrol from diesel in a can?
Petrol is and bit more vicous and that diesel is a lot darker than petrol. Petrol burns quicker when set alight, however diesel burns more brightly!
What is more expensive petrol or diesel?
diesel is more expensive
How many petrol diesel can be filled at a time?
How many petrol diesel...What? More information is needed.
