Question

What is the difference between connecting rod and piston rod?

Answer 1

Connecting rod: It is similar as piston rod but it is usually used in large engines.
- It is used where the crankshaft is far away from the piston assembly.
- It is used in heavy ship engines, steam engines.

Piston rod: It is a rod which connects the piston to the crankshaft of the engine assembly.
- It is usually found in all types of engine.
- It is found in automobiles and small type of engines.