OPERATIONAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COMPRESSION IGNITION AND SPARK IGNITION ENGINE.
| S/NO | COMPRESSION IGNITION | SPARK IGNITION |
| i | Air only is drawn in during induction stroke. | Air and fuel are drawn in during induction stroke. |
| ii | Uses injection nozzles to spray atomized fuel for combustion | Uses spark plug to ignite fire for combustion. |
| iii | Fuel used is diesel | Fuel used is petrol. |
| Iv | Bigger and hollowed crown piston. | Smaller and flat crown piston. |
| v | Additional compression rings | No additional rings. |
