At first glance, there isn't an awful lot to separate the 318 from its competitors. It was a diesel engine designed for heavy-duty operations; nothing very special about that.

This scenario was obviously manufactured with the intent to harm a humble 8V71. It was uploaded by KT3406E on YouTube, which has experimented with heavy-duty diesels more than a few times before.

The 318 Detroit Diesel is a 9.3-liter 2-stroke diesel V8 that made 318 hp, and it was popular for its inherent 2-stroke advantages, such as reversability.