What is the difference between a 3-cylinder car and a 4-cylinder car?

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Manuel
07/25/25 6:09am
The differences between 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder cars: 1. Different fuel consumption: Due to its structural advantages, the 3-cylinder car excels in fuel consumption control; the 4-cylinder car has a relatively complex structure and higher fuel consumption. 2. Different number of cylinders: A 3-cylinder car has three cylinders; a 4-cylinder car has four cylinders. 3. Different distribution: The three pistons of a 3-cylinder car cannot move up and down simultaneously, making it difficult to suppress vibration; the 4-cylinder car can suppress vibration to some extent because cylinders 1 and 4, and cylinders 2 and 3 move up and down simultaneously. 4. Different power: The engine of a 3-cylinder car is small in size, has high power density, high thermal efficiency, and strong power; the engine of a 4-cylinder car is mostly used in sedans, motorcycles, chainsaws, and other small-power machinery.
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