First of all, talk about the advantages of a three-cylinder car. The displacement of three-cylinder cars is often relatively small. Moreover, small displacement means small fuel consumption, so it is well known that three-cylinder vehicles are more fuel efficient than four-cylinder vehicles. Secondly, the engine of a three-cylinder car is lighter, because one set of cylinders is missing. Moreover, the cost of a three-cylinder car is lower, so the price is cheaper. This is a very good choice for some people who need a car but have a low budget. After all, who doesn't want to spend less money to buy a car suitable for their own use? For many three-cylinder car owners, what really excites them is low fuel consumption. When most people use cars, they choose cities instead of walking. Even if you go back to your hometown, you don't drive dozens of kilometers occasionally. It's broken at best. No matter how far it is, you usually choose a train or an airplane.
Secondly, let's take a look at the shortcomings of the three-cylinder car, which are mainly summarized in three aspects. First, the jitter problem. If you buy a poor quality three-cylinder car, or a three-cylinder car that has been used for a long time. Then you can clearly feel the vibration of the vehicle when driving. The fundamental cause of jitter is the problem of the three-cylinder car itself. Because a three-cylinder car has three cylinders, the torque between the three cylinders is unbalanced when in use. That's why it causes jitter. Second, the power is intermittent, which I heard through hearsay. A friend who often drives decided to buy a four-cylinder car with a loan after a test drive of a three-cylinder car. Asked the reason at the dinner table, the original words were driving this car, and it felt like rushing forward. However, I haven't been driving for a long time and I haven't felt so many problems yet. According to him, it is caused by the different ignition time of the cylinder. Of course, there is another problem with three-cylinder cars, that is, compared with four-cylinder cars of the same level, there is one less cylinder, so the power is weak.
As far as the current situation is concerned, the technology of three-cylinder engine is actually developing continuously. Moreover, the jitter problem has been well optimized. In my impression, GM introduced a shock absorber specially designed for a three-cylinder engine. The principle is to simulate the torque of the fourth cylinder, so as to balance the vibration problem of the three-cylinder car. I wonder if there is any actual test. Anyway, major car companies are developing some special technologies and countermeasures for three-cylinder cars.
In fact, in my opinion, the technology of three-cylinder car may continue to develop for some time. Problems such as vibration will not appear at all in new energy vehicles. So I don't think you need to make a fuss about the three-cylinder car. Choose the right brand, and the purchased three-cylinder car can be used normally while ensuring comfort. After the technical research of new energy-related vehicles is completed, it is also good to directly replace new energy.