What is the difference between a 3-cylinder and a 4-cylinder engine?
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Differences between 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder engines: 1. Different number of cylinders: A 3-cylinder engine has three cylinders; a 4-cylinder engine has four cylinders. 2. Different ignition intervals: The firing order for a 3-cylinder engine is 1, 3, 2, with an ignition interval of 240 degrees; the firing order for a 4-cylinder engine is 1, 3, 4, 2, with an ignition interval of 180 degrees. A 3-cylinder engine consists of three cylinders arranged in a single block, sharing a common crankshaft to output power, primarily converting chemical energy into mechanical energy. A 4-cylinder engine, also known as a four-cylinder engine, is a machine that converts one form of energy into another more useful form of energy.