iwasgandhi
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The Honda GX35 4-stroke (with 1.6 hp) has 37.5% less horse-power than than the Tanaka PF-4000 2-stroke (with 2.2 hp), but does that mean it also has less torque for climbing long, steep hills at lower speeds?
I ask becaue I'm trying to decide between the two engines for a Staton-inc axle mounted kit which I plan to purchase next week. I used to own a Staton axle kit with a Honda GX35 on it, but I wasn't satisfied with the torque for the hills in my area, even when gearing my kit for the slowest speed/most torque.
A larger 4-stroke, such as the Honda GX50 is not an option for me. There are various reasons for that, but that's another story.
I've read on motoredbikes.com that some people think that a 4-stroke, such as the Honda, generally has more low-end torque than a 2-stroke. Is that true and, if so, is it true for these two engines in particular?
Thanks for any info and insights.
I ask becaue I'm trying to decide between the two engines for a Staton-inc axle mounted kit which I plan to purchase next week. I used to own a Staton axle kit with a Honda GX35 on it, but I wasn't satisfied with the torque for the hills in my area, even when gearing my kit for the slowest speed/most torque.
A larger 4-stroke, such as the Honda GX50 is not an option for me. There are various reasons for that, but that's another story.
I've read on motoredbikes.com that some people think that a 4-stroke, such as the Honda, generally has more low-end torque than a 2-stroke. Is that true and, if so, is it true for these two engines in particular?
Thanks for any info and insights.