WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN A
2-STROKE ENGINE AND A 4-STROKE ENGINE?
S.No.
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Four stroke engine
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Two stroke engine
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1.
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It
has one power stroke for every two revolutions of the crankshaft.
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It
has one power stroke for each revolution of the crankshaft.
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2.
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Heavy
flywheel is required and engine runs unbalanced because turning moment on the
crankshaft is not even due to one power stroke for every two revolutions of
the crankshaft.
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Lighter
flywheel is required and engine runs balanced because turning moment is more
even due to one power stroke for each revolution of the crankshaft.
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3.
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Engine
is heavy
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Engine
is light
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4.
|
Engine
design is complicated due to valve mechanism.
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Engine
design is simple due to absence of valve mechanism.
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5.
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More
cost.
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Less
cost than 4 stroke.
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6.
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Less
mechanical efficiency due to more friction on many parts.
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More
mechanical efficiency due to less friction on a few parts.
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7.
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More
output due to full fresh charge intake and full burnt gases exhaust.
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Less
output due to mixing of fresh charge with the hot burnt gases.
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8.
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Engine
runs cooler.
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Engine
runs hotter.
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9.
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Engine
is water cooled.
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Engine
is air cooled.
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10.
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Less
fuel consumption and complete burning of fuel.
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More
fuel consumption and fresh charge is mixed with exhaust gases.
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11.
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Engine
requires more space.
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Engine
requires less space.
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12.
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Complicated
lubricating system.
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Simple
lubricating system.
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13.
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Less
noise is created by engine.
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More
noise is created by engine.
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14.
|
Engine
consists of inlet and exhaust valve.
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Engine
consists of inlet and exhaust ports.
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15.
|
More
thermal efficiency.
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Less
thermal efficiency.
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16.
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It
consumes less lubricating oil.
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It
consumes more lubricating oil.
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17.
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Less
wear and tear of moving parts.
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More
wear and tear of moving parts.
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18.
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Used
in cars, buses, trucks etc.
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Used
in mopeds, scooters, motorcycles etc.
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