Persuasive Engine Vs Mix Engine Essay

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Throughout this paper the V6 and V8 engines will be compared. The V style engine is the most popular engine configuration. Although the V6 engine is made to perfection, the V8 is better because of the hidden features it has. After reading this paper about the comparison between both engines, you should have a decent understanding of why the V8 is better than the V6. In 1889, the configuration of the “V” engine was introduced. The reason it is called the V engine is because; the engine as a whole gave the appearance of the letter V when viewing it from the crankshaft. Originally this engine was made with just two cylinders. For a long time the engine only had one crankshaft and one crankpin. After reviewing the engine, engineers decided to incorporate two crankshafts and two crankpins. This gave each crankshaft less mass. With both crankshafts having less mass and carrying less inertia it allowed them to move quicker. Since the crankshafts moved faster the engine could rev up and down faster. …show more content…

A V8 engine was designed with eight cylinders. These cylinders were not in a straight line, they were in two sets of four on each side of the V. Some pros to owning an eight cylinder car or truck is having a lot of power and low end torque; along with towing capability and smooth operation. Having a lot of power in a car or truck is what most teenagers prefer. Trucks with a V8 have more towing capability than a truck with a V6. Cars are a different story. Most of the time cars don't usually tow trailers and boats. Why would a car need a V8 engine, is a question that is asked often. The reason a car would need that type of engine is to make it fast, and has more torque. All track racing cars have a V8 in them. Most sport cars have some type of V8 engine. Although the fuel economy of a V8 might not be as good as a V6, what you lose in fuel economy you gain in other areas. That's one of the only downsides to owning a

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