Powertrain, Drivetrain, Driveline: What’s the Difference?
Powertrain, Drivetrain, and Driveline
You may have heard the terms "powertrain" and "drivetrain" (and sometimes even "driveline") used interchangeably. While these are all related to the fundamental operations that move or "drive" a vehicle, they are not exactly the same.
Driveline - Includes components such as the driveshaft, differential(s), transfer [...]