You won't come across many cars with a V4 engine. It can have problems with its balance, leading to excessive rattling and vibration, plus it takes up more space than a four-cylinder engine is worth.

Before the inline-four became the go-to default engine and the V6 was compact enough to fit into small engine bays, the four-wheeled automotive world saw the V4 as a brilliant compromise. It was ...

Thanks to their compact design, V4 engines today dominate the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, Moto GP. Being narrower, they allow for greater lean angles and dominate the grid. However, V4 engines are ...