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If it was the other way around it would rob the engine of power. The heavier you make the piston the more it will rob the engine of power. That is why they make pistons out of aluminum. Some engines have even gone to aluminum connecting rods to improve the efficiency of the engine.

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Q: Why the smaller end of the connecting rod is connected to the piston whereas the larger end to the crank?
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