Bigger engine is worse for "normal" loads?

[Salem Graves]

I enjoy "Normal" loads more than super heavy/super big loads, so I'm trying to build my truck around that idea, rather than just buy the most expensive everything. I'm currently driving a 4x2 Iveco Stralis, I don't think I want to upgrade the Chassis at all because it significantly reduces fuel capacity and according to the stats thing on the right, it negatively impacts "normal" loads. The one chassis that did look interesting to me is the 6x2 taglift, just because of the added maneuverability, but again the lack of fuel is a turn off. I'm using the 450 hp engine, which isn't the largest engine, but looking at the stats, putting a larger engine in the truck only negatively impacts the "normal" loads and I'm using Allison 4500 R, which according to the stats, the Allison's are worse at everything, but I'm using one just because I wanted to and honestly I don't see what's so bad about it, it gives me nice acceleration. I guess the point of this post is to ask if "upgrading" things like the engine and chassis will actually make normal deliveries feel "worse"? Or should I ignore the stats thing on the right? Because I guess I don't understand how a more powerful engine could negatively impact "normal" loads.

[Wolfgang]

It doesn't mean that it is worse. It just means that you will use more fuel on normal loads than with a smaller engine hence being unefficient.

[NuqquE]

In game stats are nothing but lies.Go for biggest engine and 6x2 taglift.

[kubanskiloewe]

why 6x2taglift; 4x2 is enough, most trucks use this. its short and cheap.

[Cathulhu]

I use a 6x2 taglift DAF because it has a smaller turning radius than the 4x2.

[MirkoC407]

And why biggest engine. With normal loads (I don't even have any oversize DLC) all engines between 450 and 500 hp do a more than good job. No male anatomy extension horsepower needed on these jobs.
Use 6x2/4 chassis for realism, because I'm in game based in Britain and there you need them for tax reasons. 4x2 limits you to either 38 tons or cost more tax. 6x2 offers you lower tax class up to 44 tons. That's why the British nearly all drive midlift in reality.

[Emaulligu]

Chassis type really depends on personal preference or the country you try to play as. UK trucks are nearly all 6x2 midlifts, Netherlands and above tend to have 6x2 taglifts, while here in France all I see are 4x2. 6x4 chassis are the best for heavy loads as they help with torque distribution.
There's no "wrong" combination, as least not for regular cargo (you'll definitely want more axles for heavier cargo though) so it's up to what you prefer in terms of handling and fuel capacity.

For having tried them before, all the 6-speed gearboxes are terrible if you plan on actually using a trailer. You'll lose a ton of speed as soon as you have to move uphill.
No need to go for the "+2" gearboxes either, as those add crawler gears which are mostly used for heavy cargo, a basic 12-speed gearbox should do the job.

[💗Blaaashyyy💗]

Stralis or the Stralis High-Way? Idk about the old stralis its too ugly (outdated model) and loud for me to drive in game but i was driving for quite some time the High-Way one with the weakest engine taking loads in box/curtain sider trailer up to maximum 24 tons and it run great. Would go with that in your case. Oh and IGNORE the stats to the right. They are just stupid. You'll do better reserching real life engines, chassis, shifters aplications and understanding how and for what they work like and then testing that knowledge in the game.