oldwildman
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I've posted about this sort of thing before. It was decided that diesel is preferable. I get that. But, I'm having some issues as I shop around. The v-10 gas has around 360 hp. I've seen diesels 325, 350 and 400 hp. Looking in the 35-40 class a range. Opposing slides. Some more than 400 but they're usually the ones that are too large for us. We're planning on towing a car and dolly weighing around 4500 lbs max (3500 when we take her car). I see that the diesels are built heavier and ride better. But, we're not putting on a lot of miles. Planning on around 8-9000 the first year and probably 3000/yr after that.
So, if I go diesel, should I limit my search to 400 hp or more? 350 would be the equivalent to gas hp but isn't the diesel chassis heavier?
I understand that diesels have more torque but turn slower. So, if my math is correct, the net power to the wheels is the same. Or do I have that wrong? My main concern in this thread is the towing capacity.
We're looking in the 100k price range so it's going to be an older used one.
So, if I go diesel, should I limit my search to 400 hp or more? 350 would be the equivalent to gas hp but isn't the diesel chassis heavier?
I understand that diesels have more torque but turn slower. So, if my math is correct, the net power to the wheels is the same. Or do I have that wrong? My main concern in this thread is the towing capacity.
We're looking in the 100k price range so it's going to be an older used one.