Gas vs Diesel
Hi folks, looking for some opinions. Been out of RVing for several years and looking to get back in the game. I had several travel trailers and fifth wheels over the years but I want a Class A t...
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rgatijnet1 wrote:And older 454's max torque is 1800 rpm. Engines are all different lower revving engines give the feeling of more power but it is still the HP/WT ratio that will determine actual performance.Kayteg1 wrote:
I think the hardest to understand in comparison is how the HP/torque works in real life.
We just replaced 174 HP diesel sedan with the same model 230HP gasoline model.
At 2-3000 rpm cruise the gasoline engine feels week. It has to downshift, where smaller diesel would do fine on top gear.
It takes >4000 rpm for gasoline engine to show the power.
Actually the GM 8.1L engine used in the Workhorse chassis hits peak torque at 3200 rpm. The Ford V-10 hits peak torque at 3250 rpm.
