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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.
Difference between AC generator and AC motor: 1  The AC generator is used to transform mechanical energy to electric energy while the motor is used to supply mechanical power to the load by the application of the electric current.  Both the AC generator and motors have fixed coil while the magnet is rotating.