What is the difference between v12 and w12?

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The differences between v12 and w12 are: 1. Different structures: The v12 engine is stable, low-cost, simple in structure, with good operational balance and small size; The w12 engine has the advantage of being more compact in structure, capable of accommodating more cylinders and having a larger displacement. 2. Different arrangement methods: The cylinders of a V-type engine are arranged in a V-shape; The w12 engine adopts a unique W arrangement. Engine displacement is the total working volume of all engine cylinders, usually expressed in liters, while the working volume of a cylinder refers to the gas volume swept by the piston from the top dead center to the bottom dead center, also known as single-cylinder displacement, which depends on the cylinder bore and piston stroke.