There is really no one better than the other it is more a personal preference. So ultimately you should decide which model fits your lifestyle.
DieSEL
- Cost is more expensive when buying a diesel truck as compared to gas
- Deisel are more expensive to maintain than gas
-Fuel can also sometimes be harder to find than gas
- A diesel truck, as opposed to a gas same model, may cost as much as between 5 to
10.000 dollars more
- Reports say that diesel engines tend to be more durable than gas
- Diesel engines also have fewer components than gas engines, therefore, have less of a
chance of breakdowns.
- Most diesel engines require fewer repairs & maintenance services than gas engines which
represents an overall economic saving.
- Maximum towing capacity is the realm of the diesel pick-up.
- If you are planning towing trailers across town it can be done with a gas truck. But if you plan on going on long trips & over mountains, the diesel is preferred because of more torque
- Also a diesel engine has what we call an exhaust brake which really helps coming down a
the steep hill where you don't have to keep your foot on the brake helps save your brakes.
chance of breakdowns.
Gas
- It is cheaper to buy than diesel.
- Gas engines are also cheaper to maintain than diesel.
- In general gas engines are less polluting than a diesel engines.
- Gas trucks are generally better @ getting up to speed & passing other vehicles.
- It is easier to find fuel.
- Pulling around town or short trips a gas truck will do.
- A smoother ride can be had in a gas truck as opposed to diesel.
- Gas trucks are rated higher for payload capacity.
So I guess the most important aspect of buying a gas or diesel is how you are planning on using your vehicle if you plan on towing long hauls & mountain terrain then maybe a diesel if hauling in town may be a gas.
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