How is a petrol engine better than a steam engine?

Difference between Steam Engine and Petrol Engine Steam Engine. 1. Steam engine is an external combustion engine. In this steam is produced in a outside the cylinder. 2. In steam engine power is derived from steam under pressure. 3. It is relatively unsafe due to high pressure of steam. 4. A steam engine is heavy and bulky. 5. A steam engine takes a long time to start. 6. read more

No. Diesel engines are better than steam engines. Diesel engines are more compact than steam engines. One might feel steam engines are less polluting than diesel engines. But combustion of a fuel is neccessary for the production of steam. The use of diesel engines will lead to exhaustion of petroleum reserves. read more

A Conversation About Steam Engines Versus Gas Powered Engines A Gas Engine Magazine reader shares his thoughts on steam engines versus gas powered engines, with a newfound inclination towards gas engines. read more