What are the differences between an inline/straight cylinder engine and a V-tech enginee? Advantages - Disadvantages, which are better? Cause most people say a V6 is better than the straight 6, but how come Mercedes and BMW and the Nissan Z and other good cars use lots of inline engines?
2006-06-16 15:16:31 · 7 answers · asked by timmytude 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Mercedes, BMW, and Chrysler have built some of the best inline 6 engines in existence. The v6 usually has timing chain problems, depending on make and overheating problems. The v6 is more fuel efficient because you can heat engine faster. You can also fit in smaller vehicle. Emission laws and size of car will keep v6 in business, but there is nothing more trustworthy than an old inline 6. Even Mercedes is having problems with v6 and Bmw has many problems with 4.0 liter v8. Life goes on.
2006-06-16 16:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by soccergarysw 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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In-line (Straight) engine versus a V engine?
What are the differences between an inline/straight cylinder engine and a V-tech enginee? Advantages - Disadvantages, which are better? Cause most people say a V6 is better than the straight 6, but how come Mercedes and BMW and the Nissan Z and other good cars use lots of inline engines?
2015-08-18 21:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by Gerri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inline Or V Engine
2017-01-16 03:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An inline engine is typically more balanced than a vee engine. You can balance the throws of the crankshaft more evenly.
A vee engine is really a compromise for packaging - you get more cylinders in a smaller package.
An inline engine may be more efficient or powerfull. There is less compromise in the design of the intake manifold, exhaust, etc.
An inline engine may be cheaper to manufacture. You have only 1 cylinder head, 1 exhaust manifold, etc.
2006-06-16 15:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by rlchv70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inline engines generally will produce more torque than a V style engine. Also, they usually idle smoother.
V style engines take up alot less space than inline 6's. An inline 6 wouldn't fit in a front drive situation.
2006-06-16 15:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by gmiller442 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure that issues around inline versus v shaped engines are still relevant. It seems like that was more around cars of the 60's or 70's.
Also, I think v-tech relates more control over the valves of the engine
2006-06-16 15:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by tuxedo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The in-line 6 cylinders can be built to perform very well. The Datsun/Nissan Z cars were pretty quick with their duel carbs or injection. I believe a Corvette came out with an in-line 6 with 3 carbs producing about 150 HP in the early 50's.
2006-06-16 15:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by turbietech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person that said that an inline wouldn't work with front drive is WRONG- the first generation of the Dodge Intrepid and it's corp. siblings all had inline engines, however, even Mercedes and BMW are leaving their inline engines gradually as the v-type engine is more efficient room wise as well as gas wise in many cases, as well as more adaptable to mulit-valve technology and emissions regs..
2006-06-16 15:45:31 · answer #8 · answered by barbershopsinger 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would still rather have an inline six. They are easier to work on and you can get to both sides of the engine without any problems. They also seem to run a lot smoother in my opinion.
2006-06-16 15:54:54 · answer #9 · answered by fastsaf 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
V-engines are used in Indy and stock car racing for power.
2006-06-16 15:38:23 · answer #10 · answered by Niceguy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋