What are the major differences between a petrol and a diesel engine?
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Whereas petrol-run engines usually have spark plugs and ignite the fuel-air mixture by use of a spark, diesel-run engines rely on compression for ignition. In general, diesel engines are more fuel-efficient with more torque, while petrol ones are usually quieter and allow higher top-end power for their output.
The major differences between petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines lie in their combustion processes, fuel types