May 15, 2023, 05:54 PM IST
Cubic centimetres or cubic capacity in a car refers to the amount of air and fuel that can be pushed through the cylinders in the engine. Generally, the bigger the capacity, the more powerful the engine.
Brake horsepower (bhp) is directly related to the speed of the engine. It is a kind of force, which pushes the engine and makes the vehicle move.
RPM stands for rotation per minute. In the car engine, RPM is the number of times the piston– a mechanical device that moves up to compress gas and down due to an explosion in the cylinder– moves in a minute.
This is a kind of safety system in cars that helps the driver steer in emergencies by restoring traction to the car’s tyres. This helps in preventing wheels from locking up – allowing the driver to steer to safety.
This feature in a car helps you to park the car precisely in reverse and helps with blind spots
It is an automatic gearbox which does not change gears automatically, but works by facilitating manual gear changes without actually depressing the clutch pedal
Wheelbase is the distance between the car's front and rear. This distance determines how smooth the ride will be. More the wheelbase, the smoother the ride.
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution ensures that the appropriate amount of braking force is supplied to each wheel based on the weight it supports.
Kerb weight or curb weight is nothing but the total weight of a vehicle, along with all standard equipment, fluids and fuel.
As the name suggests, it is the capacity of fuel a car can hold. Larger fuel-tank results in a greater range for the car between refills.