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ELI5: Why do diesel engines create so much more torque?
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Engineer here, there are a few reasons:
1. Diesel has a higher energy density for its volume compared to gasoline.
2. Diesel engines have a higher compression ratio because diesel can withstand higher pressure without self ignition.
3. Higher energy and a higher compression ratio result in more force on the piston which results in higher torque on the crank shaft.