Difference between Traction Control and Limited Slip Differential??

Hello,

I am noticing that the Honda Accord V6 and CRV uses a term about having
Traction Control, and the Civic Si says it has Heliptical Limited Slip
Differential. What is the difference? I had a 1990 Mazda Miata and it had
basic Limited Slip because I had the Tier II model.

My main question is what is the difference beween Traction Control and
Limited Slip and if any one knows what the difference between Limited Slip
and Heliptical Limited Slip is?

Thanks,
Al

 

Basically limited slip adds traction, and traction control decreases
loss of traction. A limited slip differential is an actual mechanical
setup that sends power to a second tire when traction is lost on the
drive tire. Traction control usually works by the computer applying
the brake to the drive tires when it senses that traction has been
lost. In some cars the Traction contrl also retards the engine itself
to keep power from reaching the wheels.

 

Okay thanks for the info, that was just what I wanted to know. I was reading
that the Civic Si has alot of good safety features like 4 wheel disc brakes,
ABS, EBD and Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control and Helical
Limited Slip Differential. I also like tha auto locking feature and the
automatic head restraints, alot of great features.