kimblebee
now my thoughts will be worth 5 cents
- Joined
- May 28, 2009
I’m not going to tell you what answer I’m hoping for, so that there’s no bias. I want a 100% fact based answer.
Suppose you have two trucks. They are the same make, model, colour, same tires, same everything. They are the same version in all ways.
Also suppose that you are strictly doing city driving, with no highway driving at all. On your main route, there are a few traffic lights, but for the most part, you can drive like five minutes at a time without stopping. You live in a flat city, so there’s no inclined at all. Weather is summery (ie. no snow or ice), and rain is minimal.
Ok, so, these trucks are identical in all ways they can be, including wear and tear.
Now, let’s say one has a 40L gas engine, and the other one has a 40L Diesel engine. (If these volumes are wrong, assume a correct volume). In theory, which tank of fuel should last longer?
If this is a super dumb, obvious answer, I’m sorry. I know nothing about cars.
One last bit, I don’t know if it matters, but both trucks are high off the ground (think ‘compensation’ truck) and they have a cab on the back.
Suppose you have two trucks. They are the same make, model, colour, same tires, same everything. They are the same version in all ways.
Also suppose that you are strictly doing city driving, with no highway driving at all. On your main route, there are a few traffic lights, but for the most part, you can drive like five minutes at a time without stopping. You live in a flat city, so there’s no inclined at all. Weather is summery (ie. no snow or ice), and rain is minimal.
Ok, so, these trucks are identical in all ways they can be, including wear and tear.
Now, let’s say one has a 40L gas engine, and the other one has a 40L Diesel engine. (If these volumes are wrong, assume a correct volume). In theory, which tank of fuel should last longer?
If this is a super dumb, obvious answer, I’m sorry. I know nothing about cars.
One last bit, I don’t know if it matters, but both trucks are high off the ground (think ‘compensation’ truck) and they have a cab on the back.