Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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BertP wrote:DavidPhillips wrote:
The diesels max power output is at lower rpms (see above). The force is what maintains speed.
And there is the main problem with your argument. My DMax generates its max power at 3000 rpm. You are confusing torque with power.
Bert
I mean Diesel compared to Gas rigs. The explaination holds.
Your rig's max torque will be at a lower RPM, and thats where you will accelerate or climb fastest. You'll probably turn even lower RPMs at cruise on the level, but in high gear.
Of course at 3000RPM it certainly will sound like it's working harder!
