Why would I want to run it at 3,000 RPM.
The Diesel in my truck is 600 HP @ 1800 RPM and 2050 lb-ft @ 975 RPM
And cruises down the highway at 1350 RPM all day long.
You really think you can get a gasoline engine to do that ?
Thatās a semi truck engine. I was comparing light truck engines.
Right, but the principal is similar. You have to wonder why no semiās run gas engines, only diesel.
By the same token, Iāve never seen a diesel top fuel dragster or F1 car.
I will say, fleets are pretty bad to use gas engines, even when towing. Less upfront cost, less expense when something breaks. But, diesels just tow better. Not sure if itās inherent solely to diesels or if itās that fact that thereās always a turbo involved. Non turbo diesels that Iāve driven were gutless and ran out of steam at relatively low rpmās (which diesels generally do).
Interesting discussion, for me anyway. HP vs TQ and the benefits of each. Torque is my preference for a daily driver if I have to choose. Although none of my current vehicles have any torque to speak of! Torque (at low rpm) is the enemy of displacement, and displacement is the enemy of fuel economy. So here we are.
I am so very happy that they have āexpertsā that know exactly how to set the interval for the āsensedā rain and when the wipers wipe itā¦
Diesel prices are only higher when gas prices are fluctuation (up or down). When gas prices settle down then diesel is about the same as mid grade gas. This has been the theme for the past 20+ years. Just last year a gas station near me was selling diesel the same price as regular.