Does the rotary engine can last longer than piston engine?

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2026-02-26 20:40

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Usually not. The seals in a rotary that does the job of the piston rings in a piston engine have a much harder job to do, and tend not to last as long.

Agreed. The "Wankel" was a good concept, an engine with one moving part but never lived up to it's potential. The above answer is an Excellent example. The trouble mostly came from balancing the rotor, as it did not rotate in a perfect 360 degree circle and oil seals were prone to failure

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