| A | B |
| drive train | gear mechanism that transfers power from the crankshaft to the drive wheels |
| transaxle | consist of the transmission and a differential in a single housing |
| frame | supports body and other vehicle components |
| suspension | allows the wheels and tires move up and down with little effect on the body movement |
| Fueltank | holds fuel |
| ignition system | ignites the air fuel mixture |
| brakes | stops vehicle by friction |
| lubrication | reduces wear on moving parts |
| drive shaft | a propeller shaft that transfers power from the transmission to the rear axle assembly |
| charging system | replaces the electrical energy drawn from the battery during the starting system operation |
| automatic transmission | uses an internal hydraulic system or electronic controls to shift gears |
| rear axle assembly | contains a differential and tow axles |
| manual transmission | allows the driver to change gear ratios and engine torque going to the drive wheels |
| cooling system | maintains a constant engine operating temperature |
| starting system | use an electric starting motor that rotates the engine crankshaft until the engine fires |