When it comes to buying a car, one has to be very careful as there are a lot of options and brands to choose from.
People want a car that is worth the money they spend on it. A car can be identified by the make and model of it. But what is the difference between make and model? In this article, we will look at the difference between make and model of a car.
Summary Table
| Make | Model |
| A make is a brand name that can be used to describe a type of car. | A model is an adjective that describes specific features of a car. |
| It is sold in large quantities. | A model is sold in small quantities. |
| Make is widely known and used by a large number of people. | A model is generally not widely known. |
Definitions
Cars came into global use during the 20th century, and developed economies depend on them. The year 1886 is regarded as the birth year of the modern car when German inventor Karl Benz built his Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Cars became widely available in the early 20th century. One of the first cars that was accessible to the masses was the 1908 Model T, an American car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company.
Cars were rapidly adopted in the US, where they replaced animal-drawn carriages and carts, but took much longer to be accepted in Western Europe and other parts of the world.
The auto industry is big business. In the US today, over 90 million cars are registered. The Big Three have large, modern factories and produce thousands of cars every day. They are huge and powerful corporations with millions of dollars invested in each car they produce.
There are many different types of cars on the market, and they are usually classified into groups based on their size, shape, or engine type. The most common classification is by size. Compact cars are smaller than full-size cars, and mid-size cars are in between the two. There are also station wagons, minivans, convertibles, hatchbacks, SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles), trucks, electric vehicles (EVs), and hybrids.
There are also many different types of engines used in cars. The main types of engines are gas- or diesel-powered internal combustion engines, gasoline powered electric hybrid engines, and electric motors powered by batteries. In some cases, a car has more than one type of engine. A gas-electric hybrid car has both a gasoline engine and an electric motor that powers the car when the battery is low or out of charge. A flex fuel vehicle can run on gasoline or ethanol fuel depending on the available supply. There are also cars that use natural gas as fuel instead of gasoline or diesel fuel.
Most cars have four wheels, but some have two or three. Two-wheeled vehicles are called motorcycles, and three-wheeled vehicles are called trikes or tricycles. Some cars have six wheels for use in off-road conditions. The extra wheels can help the car drive over obstacles such as mud, sand, snow, and rocks.
A car’s make refers to the brand name under which a particular model is produced. There are three major makes: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. The Big Three also own other makes that they have purchased over the years, such as Lincoln and Mercury (Ford), Oldsmobile (General Motors), and Plymouth (Chrysler). There are also a number of smaller makes, such as Subaru, Saab, and Volkswagen. The Japanese car companies have a strong presence in the U.S. market, and are considered among the best makes in the world.
In addition to the make of a car, there is also a model name that distinguishes one car from another.
For example, a Ford Taurus is different from a Ford Taurus SHO (Super High Output).
The model name is usually printed on the back of the car’s title. This information can be used to find out if your insurance company covers any damage to your car if you were in an accident with another vehicle. A list of model names can be found in the Auto Information Booklet that comes with your insurance policy. This booklet is usually stapled into your policy book, or you can request it from your agent or company representative at any time during the year. You can use this information to determine if your insurance covers damage to another vehicle in an accident involving your own car or vice versa (your insurance does not cover damage to your own vehicle).
Make vs Model of a Car
There are several ways to define the terms “make” and “model” of a car. Those are:
- By their function
A make is the name of a car that is used as a noun, such as Ford or Toyota. A model is used as an adjective, such as Ford Taurus or Toyota Camry.
- By their classification
As mentioned above, a make is a brand name that can be used to describe a type of car. A model is a term that describes specific features of a car. For example, the Toyota Camry is a make, and the Toyota Camry SE V6 is a model. The specific features of this model include an engine with six cylinders and the option for leather seats. Other models with different features are also available in the Camry series.
- By their sales
A make is sold in large quantities; hence, it has more market share than other makes in its category. A model is sold in small quantities; hence, it has less market share than other models in its category. For example, there are more Ford F-150s on the road than Honda Civics.
- By their popularity
Make is widely known and used by a large number of people. A model is not widely known and used by a large number of people. For example, most people know about the Ford, but few people know about the Ford Focus.
