ElI5 What are the characteristics of Diesel that make it a better fuel for larger engines?

Question

I know that large trucks and commercial equipment use large diesel engines that produce more torque, but what about the diesel makes it better for these applications?

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Answer 1

I think the simplest answer here is diesel has more potential energy than gasoline. Quick google search says its has 10-15% more energy.

Also, Diesel engines don’t have higher compression just because. In gasoline engines, gas and air are compressed, then ignited by spark. Diesel engines compress air, then inject diesel which causes the ignition without spark.