A four-stroke engine runs cooler than a two-stroke engine primarily because it has a more efficient cooling system due to its longer cycle, which allows for more complete combustion and better heat dissipation. In a four-stroke engine, the intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes are separated, giving more time for heat to escape during the exhaust stroke. In contrast, a two-stroke engine fires once every revolution, leading to less time for heat to dissipate and often resulting in higher operating temperatures. Additionally, two-stroke engines typically mix oil with fuel for lubrication, which can also contribute to increased heat generation.
Four stroke engines are quieter than two strokes, but have less power.
4stroke engine are stronger than 2stroke cause you get to break down on a 2 stroke
When comparing to a two-stroke engine, the four-stroke engine has the following advantages.Fewer emissions. Since the crankshaft has its own oil reservoir there is no need to add oil to the fuel, meaning there is no oil burned in the fuel.Better fuel consumption. The four-stroke engine complete a full cycle in four-stroke. This gives it greater control over which ports open at which times. On a two stroke engine, fuel and air is being forced into the cylinder while exhaust is being forced out, this causes some fuel and air to flow directly through the cylinder and out the exhaust. Four-stroke engines are also directly fuel injected which allows greater control over fuel delivery.Longevity. The four-stroke engine has a lower power to weight ratio than the four-stroke engine. In this respect, the engine components aren't pushed as hard as a two-stroke. This allows them to last longer.
Most small engines are two stroke because you can get more power from a smaller engine with two stroke rather than a four stroke engine. It takes less to cool and to operate the engine.
A four stroke engine contains a lot more rotating parts. Four strokes contain one or more camshafts, cam gears, and a timing chain. All of which cause more rotating resistance (mass) than a two stroke has. A two stroke has none of these rotating parts, therefore, it rotates more easily when kick starting. Also the two stroke fires (sparks) twice as often (per revolution), than a four stroke, doubling your chances of getting spark (ignition) during the kick starting process.
A 2-stroke engine makes power every2 cycles were a 4-stroke makes power every 4.Hence 2x power. This is absolutely INCORRECT! A two stroke engine develops it's PEAK horse power twice as fast as a four stroke for the reason given but that is it. For a given displacement a four stroke engine will ALWAYS make more torque and horsepower than a two stroke engine of equal displacement. This is due to the fact that a four stroke engine cleans the cylinder of contaminated (exhaust) air, compresses the air/fuel to a more efficient level, and draws a cleaner air/fuel mixture into the cylinder as there is no slow burning, air/fuel mixture contaminating oil mixed in the combustion charge. I have over forty years experience working on engines, and can tell you, the ONLY reason two stroke engines have lasted this long, is due to the fact that they weigh less than an equivalent horsepower four stroke engine. If they DID develop more horsepower, the four stroke would not have become the standard internal combustion engine used in transportation, generators, air compressors and the like.
A two-stroke engine pollutes the air more than a four-stroke engine primarily because it completes a power cycle in just two strokes of the piston, allowing for less efficient combustion. This design often results in unburned fuel being expelled with the exhaust, leading to higher emissions of hydrocarbons and other pollutants. Additionally, two-stroke engines typically lack sophisticated emissions control technologies, further exacerbating their environmental impact. In contrast, four-stroke engines have a more complete combustion process and usually incorporate systems to reduce emissions.
More than likely you have a exhaust leak.Check the headpipe seal
If you have a two stroke engine and a four stroke engine that are the same size, the two stroke will have almost twice as much power as the four stroke.Also, with a two stroke engine you never have to worry about changing the oil or making sure that there is oil in the engine.2t engines are more simple and generally have more boost than a 4t motor of the same size. They're very fun to work on if you're into that too.However, they're also a lot less reliable than a 4t, require frequent oil top ups, have lower economy and can seize if not calibrated correctly.But then again, the maintenance is part of the 2t fun.
A two stroke engine fires (an explosion in the motor) twice as often as a four stroke. A stroke is every time the piston in the engine changes direction. (From up to down) A two stroke engine fires every time the piston comes to the top where a four stroke will fire every other time. So if two single cylinder engines are running at 1,000 RPMs a two stroke will fire 1,000 times a four stroke will fire only 500 times. With twice as many explosions it will be hotter.
Two-stroke engines generally pollute the air more than four-stroke engines due to their design and operation. In a two-stroke engine, the combustion cycle is completed in just two strokes of the piston, which often leads to incomplete combustion and unburned fuel escaping during the exhaust phase. Additionally, two-stroke engines typically mix oil with fuel for lubrication, resulting in higher emissions of hydrocarbons and particulate matter. In contrast, four-stroke engines have a more efficient combustion process and separate lubrication systems, leading to lower emissions.
Neither a four stroke nor a two stroke have a bigger piston. It all depends on the size of the engine and how it is built. A 250 four stroke will have the same sized piston that a 250 two stroke would if the bore size is the same. Cc is calculated by bore x stroke (how far up and down the piston moves) so if a 250 four stroke has a stroke of 3.00 inches and a 250 2 stroke has a stroke of 3.00 the piston will be the same size. The only difference between a 2 stroke and four stroke is how the engine works. A 2 stroke has reed valves and it makes power every time the piston goes up but a four stroke it makes power every 4 times the piston goes up.