Generally, as a rule, all internal combustion engines are similiar,
with more exceptions that as a rule. One exception is the Mazda RX8
which I was told by a friend who drives one, is a rotary engine. The
rotary engine will use synthetic lubricant. Most of the characteristics
you list will vary from one engine to another, and to your list, torque
at certain rpms, etc. I think the length of piston rods has a lot to do
with torque, rpms.
Have a look at
http://www.istockphoto.com/file_clos...p? id=1221944

The diesel is another example of differences in engines.

Jizzosh wrote:
> Alright, here's what I'm getting at: currently, the car I'm driving
> before I get my license is an in-line 4 cylinder. Now, just say that
> each cylinder has a displacement of .5 liters for each type of 4
> cylinder(v, inline, boxer etc.), would they all have the same RPM? Or
> does the crankshaft have something to do with that? Sorry I'm new on
> learning the car basics.
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