03-06-2014, 03:59 PM
Wouldn't the number of cylinders be a factor in MPG?
Miles traveled divided by consumption of fuel?
When looking at an engine itself its power output can be applied to the weight of the vehicle and then take into account wind resistance and you'll have a rough estimate of how many miles you can go. If you then calculate how much power an engine can output (per cylinder then take into account a loss of compounding power as more cylinders are added) you will have to multiply the amount of fuel needed per cylinder.
Just my thoughts.
Miles traveled divided by consumption of fuel?
When looking at an engine itself its power output can be applied to the weight of the vehicle and then take into account wind resistance and you'll have a rough estimate of how many miles you can go. If you then calculate how much power an engine can output (per cylinder then take into account a loss of compounding power as more cylinders are added) you will have to multiply the amount of fuel needed per cylinder.
Just my thoughts.