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Old 1st May 2008, 11:31   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by akshay1234 View Post
the elantra had stability control. i dont think any other car in that price range has stability control.
Which Elantra? The one in India?
I own an Elantra
it has TCS for stability but not ESP.

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Originally Posted by Rehaan View Post
Gangsta,

Most of these acronyms are just popularized/trademarked by specific manufacturers to denote their version of traction control. (TC, TCS, ESP, ESC, A-TRAC etc)
The same way as different manufacturers have different acronyms for variable valve timing etc (VTEC/MIVEC/VVT etc)

Although the systems wont be exactly the same, they will do basically the same thing to keep the car in control.

I think "ESC/ESP" is popular with Mercedes.

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But bro. TCS and ESP are totally Different Things.
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