350 HP ICE vs. 350 HP Diesel?
OK, newbie here and aspiring RV'er. What comments can be made about the advantages/disadvantages of a 350 HP internal combustion engine vs. a 350 HP diesel engine in a class A camper (assuming all oth...
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There is a sticky at the beginning of the Class A Motorhomees discussion area. Helps answer your question! Choosing Gasoline or Diesel Powered?
In fact, there are two: The power equation...Horsepower- Torque -Gear Ratio- Weight.
My personal preference is the diesel. The diesel engine is more efficient in producing power than the gasoline engine. This is due to the higher compression ratio that a diesel can and does run at. How many gas engines do you see in tractor trailers? One I know of is the 534 Ford. But I don't know one RV manufacturer who puts a 534 Ford in a motorhome. If my motorhome has to have gas, I want a 534 Ford in it.
In fact, there are two: The power equation...Horsepower- Torque -Gear Ratio- Weight.
My personal preference is the diesel. The diesel engine is more efficient in producing power than the gasoline engine. This is due to the higher compression ratio that a diesel can and does run at. How many gas engines do you see in tractor trailers? One I know of is the 534 Ford. But I don't know one RV manufacturer who puts a 534 Ford in a motorhome. If my motorhome has to have gas, I want a 534 Ford in it.
