Choosing the Right Engine
Choosing the Right Engine Choosing a car to buy can be a very difficult and tedious decision, with the amount of options, available in brands, colors, models, engine and sizes etc. Despite having a budget which narrows your options it is still a very difficult and time-consuming task. Among this, a question often arises about what size engine you should choose. Quintessentially the 4 main engine sizes that are available are the I4, I6, V6, V8. To understand which engine is right for you, you first need to understand what makes them different. The main difference between the types of engine is the number of cylinders it contains. Therefore, as the name suggests an I4 or V4 will have 4 cylinders whereas a V6 would essentially have 6. 4-cylinder engines usually come in 'straight' or 'inline' configurations while 6-cylinder engines are usually configured in the more compact 'V' shape. These cylinders make up the most important part of ...