What are the differences between a 4-cylinder and a 6- cylinder engine?

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Answer 1

A 6 has two more cylinders, making more power. A four cylinder would get better fuel economy, all other things equal.

If you want more power, go with a 6 cylinder.
If you want slightly better fuel economy, don't mind a loss of power and a less pricey car, go with a four.

Answer 2

Two cylinders.

OK, OK - Generally a six cylinder engine is more powerful than a 4 cylinder, but less than an 8 cylinder - imagine that. In simple language, it's the number of chambers that are burning fuel to run your engine.

For the same reason, a 4 cylinder typically gets better gas mileage.

For example, a Toyota Camry is basically a larger version of the Toyota Corolla. Most Camrys are 6 cylinder while most Corollas are 4 cylinders. Corollas are cheaper and get better gas mileage, but Camrys are roomier and usually have much better acceleration.

Answer 3

4 cylinders= 4 pistons,6 cyl. 6 pistons. usally 4 cylinders get better fuel mileage.Except for Mazda,which make small powerful V 6 engines,that do well on gas mileage.
Your best 4 are toyota with a timing chain.Everyone else uses rubber belts which need expensive changing every 80,000miles.

Answer 4

The simple answer is one has 4 cylinders and the other has 6. A better answer is you usually get more power but less mileage from the 6 cylinder. You will get less power, but better mileage from the 4 cylinder.

Answer 5

4 cylinders have 4 pistons 6 cylinders have6 4 cylinders have less power but have better gas milage 6 cylinders take off faster are usually put in bigger cars if it is in a truck dont get a 4 cylinder it dosent have much power then you shou;ld gfet a 8 cylinder