Criteria S.I. Engine (Petrol or Spark Ignition Engine) C.I. Engine (Diesel or Compression Ignition Engine) Working Cycle Works on Otto Cycle or Constant Volume Cycle. Works on Diesel Cycle. Mixture During Suction Stroke Takes a mixture of air and petrol during the suction stroke. Takes only air during the suction stroke. Fuel Used Uses petrol as fuel. Uses diesel as fuel. Compression Ratio Has a compression ratio that varies from 6 to 10. Has a compression ratio that varies from 16 to 20. Engine Weight and Cost S.I. engines are lighter and cheaper. C.I. engines are heavier and costlier. Initial Cost Initial cost is lower compared to C.I. engines. Initial cost is high due to high compression ratio. Starting Starting is easy. Starting is difficult, especially in cold conditions. ...
• ELECTRIC VEHICLES:- it is one which uses one or more electric motors for propulsion.It may contain battery, solar panel or a generator to convert fuel into electricity.
These vehicles came into existence in mid 19th century when electricity is popular. It provides comfort and ease in operation.
• HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES:- It is a vehicle which made by combining a conventional ic engine along with an electric propulsion system.
There is a variety of hybrid vehicles such as electric cars etc.