Make a list of the differences between petrol engine and diesel engine.

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Petrol Engine Diesel Engine
1. The petrol engine works on Otto cycle 1. Diesel engine works on diesel cycle.
2. Petrol engine are spark ignition engine. 2. Diesel engine are compression engine
3. The power developed in petrol engine is low due to lower compression ratio. 3. In diesel engine the power developed is more due to higher compression ratio.
4. A spark plug is required 4. A spark plug is not required.
5. The cost of petrol is comparatively high. 5. The cost of diesel is comparatively less

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Petrol Engine	Diesel Engine
1. The petrol engine works on Otto cycle	1. Diesel engine works on diesel cycle.
2. Petrol engine are spark ignition engine.	2. Diesel engine are compression engine
3. The power developed in petrol engine is low due to lower compression ratio.	3. In diesel engine the power developed is more due to higher compression ratio.
4. A spark plug is required	4. A spark plug is not required.
5. The cost of petrol is comparatively high.	5. The cost of diesel is comparatively less