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In essence, the drivetrain consists of a series of parts\nthat work together to transfer the rotational power that\u2019s produced in the\nengine to the car\u2019s wheels. <\/strong>By doing so, the wheels begin to turn, and the\ncar moves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main components include the transmission, deferential, and drive shafts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A car\u2019s rotational power begins as a series of tiny explosions in the car\u2019s engine. These blasts lead to a rotating motion in the crankshaft. This rotating motion is typically called \u201ctorque,\u201d and it powers the car. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The drivetrain and powertrain refer to slightly different systems. Whereas the powertrain refers to all the components that make the vehicle move, including<\/em> the engine, the drivetrain refers to all these components, excluding <\/em>the engine. Despite this difference, the words are often used interchangeably by those with less automotive knowledge than you or I. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, the system differs depending on which wheels in a vehicle receive the power from the engine. In particular, the system is much more complicated in an all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive set-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One way the drivetrain placement affects ride quality is through its weight. In a front-wheel drive vehicle, the weight located up front provides more traction on slippery surfaces, like snow, when driven at a lower speed. Conversely, rear-wheel drive provides superior traction at higher speeds. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Frequently-Asked Drivetrain Questions If you\u2019ve been exposed to car talk lately, you\u2019ve likely heard the phrase \u201cdrivetrain\u201d batted about. \u201cBut I\u2019m driving a car,\u201d you may have been thinking, \u201cand not a train!\u201d After you mistakenly uttered this sentence aloud and were subsequently berated by your car-savvy companions, you may have been left wondering: what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2033,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/767\/2020\/03\/drivetrain_b.jpg\")
<\/figure>Where does the rotational power come from?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is the drivetrain different from the powertrain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is the drivetrain different on front-wheel drive, rear-wheel\ndrive, and all-wheel drive vehicles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How does the placement affect the vehicle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n