I was looking to buy a car and found two similar car models, one with a 2.4-L engine, and the other with 3. What does that mean, and is it a noticeable difference?
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The 2.4 vs 3 L is the amount of space in the pistons. The idea is that the more space (volume), the more air that can be drawn in, which leads to a larger explosion, which means more power. Same with 4 vs 6 vs 8 cylinder. That’s just the measure of how many pistons you have. More pistons = more power, generally.
As for is the difference noticeable…honestly it depends. For the average commuter, no, not really. At least not in a good way. Sure, you can accelerate quicker, but who cares if you just make it to the next stop light in 50 seconds instead of 60. Technically it could actually be worse, as the large engines tend to be less fuel efficient, so you’re going to be paying more in gas.
Now for a performance vehicle, like you’re taking it to the track or hauling large loads or something, yeah there’s a difference. If you need more power, you want a larger engine.
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