Types of Chassis and Different Types of Cars According to Body Style
In this article we will take a look on types of chassis and different types of cars in automobile.
Have you ever notice that:
1. Why in the collision of a vehicle, like a small car which crushed fully but a truck or big car not crushed fully?
2. Why truck or big cars vibrate greater than a small car?
3. What type of car you have?
Types of Chassis
You have heard the word "Chassis" many time in automobile but till now you have confusion about it. But Today I am going to tell you about it. Chassis is the base of a vehicle. It consist engine, transmission system, brake system, suspension system, steering system, cooling system, wheels etc.
There are two types of chassis:
1. Conventional chassis or frame-full chassis
Advantage
- Higher load capacity and strength
Disadvantage
- The body tends to vibrate easily and the overall vehicle handling and refinement is lower.
It is used in truck, bus and in SUV cars and bigger vehicles.
2. Non conventional or frameless chassis
Advantage
- Less rattles and squeaks are developed.
- Handling is better due to the higher body rigidity and weight.
Disadvantage
- The load carrying capacity is lower.
- It is not safe in accidental condition.
Used mostly in hatchback and sedan cars.
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Different Types of Cars According to Body Style
Body of a car decides the space available for passenger and language in the car. There are various type of body used in Indian market. And they are given below.
1. Hatchback
Hatchbacks are vehicles with a separate engine area, and passenger area (or two boxes), the luggage area is enclosed with the passenger area behind the rear seats.
Example: Nano, Indica, Jazz, Punto etc.
2. Sedan/Notchback
Sedan are basically vehicles with an engine area, passenger area, and boot area (or three box), all separate.
Example: Indigo Manza, Swift Dzire etc.
3. Estate/Station Wagon
Estates or Station wagons are modified saloon vehicles by combining the boot with passenger area & extending it till the roof. The boot area is significantly larger and does not have third row seating. This makes it convenient to carry big objects.
Example: Indigo Marina, Octavia Combi etc.
4. Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) / Multi Utility Vehicle (MUV)
MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) or MUV (Multi Utility Vehicles) can have the engine, passenger area and boot area enclosed together or they can have the engine area separate and the passenger and boot area enclosed. MUV/MPV can also have third row of seating. These vehicles are two wheel drive.
Example: Sumo Grande, Tata Tavera, Tata Innova etc.
5. Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
These vehicle have large tyres, higher seating, higher ground clearance. The engine area is separate and the passenger and boot area are enclosed together. These vehicles are either equipped with 4 wheel drive or has as an option of 4 wheel drive.
Example: Safari, Scorpio, Gypsy, Fortuner.
6. Pick-Up Truck
These vehicle have large tyres, higher seating capacity, higher ground clearance. The engine area is separate and the passenger compartment available in single or double cab configurations. Also, luggage loading bay is available behind the passenger compartment. These vehicles are either equipped with 4 wheel drive or has as an option of 4 wheel drive.
Example: Xenon, Scorpio Getaway etc.
7. Van
The engine is placed below the passenger area. Vans can also have Third row of seating. They are also taller and generally more spacious.
Example: Winger, Ace Magic, Omni etc.
Now, I hope that you understood what is chassis and which type of car you have.
If you found anything incorrect in above types of chassis and different types of cars article then comment below.
Travera is by Chevrolet and Innova by Toyota
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