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Are you aware of the differences of diesel, gasoline and propane? Below is basic information that can help you in deciding the best type that suits your lifestyle.

Diesel-powered cars generally have a better fuel economy than equivalent gasoline engines and produce less greenhouse gas pollution. This greater fuel economy is due to the higher energy per-liter content of diesel fuel and also to the intrinsic efficiency of the diesel engine.

Gasoline, though widely used in many applications today, is destined to become a fuel of the past because petroleum is a nonrenewable resource. Current technology centers on making the most of the remaining petroleum reservoirs and exploring alternative energy sources.

Propane is used as fuel in cooking on many barbecues, portable stoves and in motor vehicles. The ubiquitous 4.73-gallon (20 lbs) steel container is often dubbed a "barbecue bottle". Propane powers some locomotives, buses, forklifts, and taxis and is used for heat and cooking in recreational vehicles and campers.

The comparison of diesel, gasoline, and propane in terms of cost and taxes, if you can buy tax free fuel of course can save a lot, gas and diesel have road tax when bought at a station. Propane and natural gas usually don't have any charge. How about comparing diesel, gasoline, and propane regarding their efficiency? It is in here where diesel is more efficient than gas for a comparable engine displacement; you will get more power from a diesel, and about 20% or more in fuel economy, than a gasoline engine. While on the other hand, propane, although it burns very cleanly, gives about a 25% loss of power, and efficiency, under gas.

The advantages of using diesel are as follows:

1. Fuel economy, less maintenance, runs cooler, more power at lower RPM's.
2. You will normally get 20% - 30% more miles per gallon compared to a similar powered petrol engine. The engine has to be built stronger, so it lasts longer. The engine does not require an electrical ignition system, so less to maintain, and more reliable starting when damp.

The disadvantages of using gasoline are as follows:

1. Made from a type of petroleum not common in the US (light sweet crude)
2. Does not burn clean enough even with current high tech and costly fuel systems.

In summary, if we are to compare diesel and propane with gasoline, the latter is more efficient however in effect there is more pollution. On the other hand, propane does great job because of its higher energy content compared to diesel and gasoline. Diesel on the other hand gives its consumers cheap and affordable cost, enabling them to save money at the same time it is more environmental friendly.

After reading some basic information, at least now you can compare the three at the same time weigh their advantages and disadvantages. The question now is, what type will you choose? Is it the diesel, gasoline, or propane?

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