Since nearly the dawn of the automobile, diesel engines have been heralded as the king of towing. By nature, the diesel engine is more inclined towards torque output, rather than raw horsepower, which is essential for towing heavy loads. There’s a reason every full-size semi-truck you see on the road sports some form of large diesel engine, as towing over 80,000 pounds is no job for a gas motor.
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