say, is there a difference when you drive a z4 (i6) and a 350z (v6)...
2007-06-18 01:33:52 · 5 answers · asked by evolution_jan_12 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Yes, there is a difference. A V6 is an engine with 3 cylinders arranged on one side of a "V" with the other 3 cylinder on the other side of the "V". A straight 6 is just that....6 cylinders in a row down the crankshaft. Some think the V6 is smoother running and more powerful, but only putting the engine on a dynometer is going to show it's power.
2007-06-18 01:39:35 · answer #1 · answered by pick013 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A V6 has a block that is angled at 90° or 60° and has 3 cylinders on each side. The straight 6 has one long block w/ the cylinders aligned in one straight line. The straight 6 is a very smooth running engine, but I hardly ever see one, I saw one on an old Mustang and recently on a BMW. The smoothest of the V6 engines is the 60° but I think the 90° is more common. I think it just has something to do w/ the ease of manufacturing.
2016-05-18 08:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Straight 6 all the cylinders are in line where a V6 they are in 2 rows of 3 shaped in a V.
2007-06-18 01:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another thing is the capacity and engine size. Steright sixes are much longer and bigger than a V6 and depending on bore and stroke, a 3.0 steright 6 will be much bigger than a 3.0 V6.
Additionally, most cars now have the V design, but steright 6 is also a very powerful engine.
2007-06-18 02:16:21 · answer #4 · answered by billa48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only difference between a V-6 and a straight 6 is the configuration of the engine, the V-6 look just like a V the straight 6 is just straight up and down. Other than that, no other difference.
2007-06-18 01:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by trey98607 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋