What is Displacement?
It's the total volume of all the cylinders in an engine. It's usually measured in Cubic Centimeters (cc) or Liters (L).
The Simple Math
- 1,000 cc = 1 Liter
- 1,600 cc = 1.6 Liters
Comparison
- 50cc: Small moped
- 600cc: Sportbike
- 2,000cc (2.0L): Standard sedan
- 5,000cc (5.0L): V8 muscle car
Key Takeaways
- Larger displacement usually means more power but worse fuel economy
- Turbocharging allows small engines to act like big ones
- Electric cars don't have "displacement"