Comparison of Carbon Emissions of Diesel Engines versus Petrol Engines
The petrol versus diesel debate is all about emissions now. Performance differences still come up, as does the cold weather waxing that once troubled diesel fuels . Mostly, though, the combustible side of things has equalised. Meanwhile, back at that emissions tug-o-war, we still need to pick out a clear winner. Proceeding onwards with a comparison of carbon emissions , which fuel carries the day? Coming To Terms with Four Strokes Differences The two internal combustion engine types obviously take different approaches when they’re producing drive energy. Beyond a doubt, the familiar 4-stroke cycle is hard at work. Both engine types are taking in fuel, compressing that fuel, igniting it, and finally kicking out the exhaust . However, that’s where the similarities stop. Petrol engines use a spark to generate combustion energy, whereas diesel engines rely on a direct fuel injection system and compression. Emissions: A Cleanliness Clash First of all, there’s no real competi