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Confidence votes 24.7K. Technically, there is no difference between an engine and a motor. However, by common usage the term 'engine' is usually applied to heat engines (e.g. internal combustion engines, steam engines, etc.) whereas the term 'motor' is more-widely applied to electric machines. + 1 other found this useful.
A starter is an electric motor that turns over or cranks the engine to start it. It consists of a powerful DC (Direct Current) electric motor and the starter solenoid that is attached to the motor (see the picture).The starter motor is powered by the car battery.To turn over the engine the starter motor requires a very high electric current, which means the battery has to have sufficient power. Starting system problems are common and not all problems are caused by a faulty starter motor.o turn over the engine the starter motor requires a very high electric current, which means the battery has to have sufficient power. Starting system problems are common and not all problems are caused by a faulty starter motor.