Pick 5 different cars Determine what sort of differentials t

Pick 5 different cars. Determine what sort of differentials they have. What consequences does this have on the traction conditions on different surfaces (ice, etc)?

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S.No Type Of Differential Car in which used Effect On Surface Reason 1 Open Type Van If suppose one tyre is on ice and other tyre on roadway side, vehicle movement will restricted Open type differential tries to distribute even torque on tyres. If one tyre is resting on ice it will need less torque & same amount of torque will be distributed to other tyre resulting in restricted movement 2 Locked Type Mainly Used In Jeep, trucks Slip Chances on surface like ice This differential forces to turn the tyre at same speed , but path travelled by tyre are different hence result in dragging on one side or less spin on other side tyre. 3 Slip differential type Nissan Sport Car Vehicle pulled on one side on mud sand type surface. We can not predict traction on mud, sand type surfaces because power is not continuously provided & it is redistributed when slipping start at other side result in vehicle pulled at one side When vehicle slips they allow more torque to non slipping tyre 4 Electronic Traction Control Renault Grand Scenic Minor slipping also detected by sensor result in brake application & further power distribution Tyre movement are sensed by electronic sensor and if any slipping occurs these sensor will also adjust the throttling action as well