What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal engine layouts?
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Engine transverse and longitudinal layouts differ in the following ways: 1. Different drive methods: Cars with transverse engines are front-wheel drive; cars with longitudinal engines are rear-wheel drive. 2. Different placement methods: Transverse engines are placed horizontally; longitudinal engines are placed vertically. The engine, often referred to as the power plant, is the core component of a vehicle. The main part of the engine is the cylinder, which serves as the power source for the entire car. It includes the cylinder block, intake port, fuel injection port, exhaust port, piston, and spark plug (for gasoline engines). Engines are categorized by fuel type into diesel engines, gasoline engines, natural gas engines, and hybrid engines.