High and low displacement engines
High and low displacement enginesHigh & Low Displacement Engines
People often think bigger is better, but that�s not always true. Cars that have bigger engines are said to be faster than those with small engine are, but an Acura Integra Type R can out accelerate a Ford Mustang GT easily. This may seem impossible until the differences in the design of the two cars are analyzed.
A stock Integra coupe is relatively light compared to the Mustang. The Integra's four cylinder 1.8-liter engine produces about 195-horse power while the Mustang has a six cylinder 3.0-liter that produce about 250-horse power. It seems the Mustang is superior to the Integra but the Integra has its advantages. It's four cylinder engine can rev up faster because it is smaller and since it is lighter than the Mustang, it does not need all the power and torque that a Mustang have to move it forward.
In a speed competition, the Integra would accelerate faster than the Mustang but the Mustang has a larger and stronger engine, which makes it possible for the car to maintain a high speed....
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