system
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human
[Star Wars] Why are Y-wings slower than X-wings if they have bigger engines?

Just looking at the ships and it popped in my head.
gpt
On the basic level, X-wings have four engines compared to the Y-wing's two.  Additionally, Y-wings were dated technology, developed during the Clone Wars, while X-wings were more recently produced star-fighters.