INTRO:

Changes in the manufacturer of automobiles is the

norm these days, and advancing technology means
that changes go deeper and have more of an
impact than ever before. One good example of this
is the recent switch from body-on-frame
construction to a unibody construction. What
prompted this change, and which option is better
for you? There are several factors to consider in the
body-on-frame vs. unibody construction feud.

DEFINITION:

UNIBODY- Unibody construction has no separate

frame. The body is constructed in such a manner that
the body parts themselves supply the rigidity and
strength required to maintain the structural integrity
of the car. The unibody design significantly lowers the
base weight of the car, and that, in turn, increases gas
mileage capabilities.
BODY ON FRAME- In body on frame construction, the
frame is the vehicle’s foundation. The body and all
major parts of a vehicle are attached to the frame. It
must provide the support and strength needed by the
assemblies and parts attached to it.
 In other words, the frame is independent, separate
component because it is not welded to any of the
major units of the body shell.