Frame vs. Chassis: Know the Difference
By Shumaila Saeed || Published on January 22, 2024
Key Differences
A frame serves as the rigid structure of a vehicle or any object, providing shape and support. Conversely, a chassis refers specifically to the base framework of a vehicle, inclusive of the frame and additional components like suspension and engine mounts.
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In construction, a frame is often made of steel or wood, forming the skeleton of a building or vehicle. The chassis, on the other hand, is a term more commonly used in automotive contexts, describing the entire lower part of a vehicle including the frame.
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The frame in a vehicle is crucial for maintaining the overall integrity and shape, especially in impacts. The chassis, integrating the frame, adds to this by also supporting the vehicle’s engine, suspension system, and wheels, playing a vital role in its functionality.
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Frames are not exclusive to vehicles; they are also used in various fields like construction and art. Chassis, in contrast, is a term more exclusive to the realm of vehicles, emphasizing the combination of structural and mechanical components.
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The design and strength of a frame are key to the durability of the structure it supports. For a chassis, its design goes beyond supporting weight, involving aspects like vehicle handling and stability, given its comprehensive role in a vehicle's design.
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Comparison Chart
Definition
Structural skeleton of an object or vehicle
The base framework of a vehicle, including the frame and other components
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Context of Use
Broadly used in various fields
Primarily used in automotive and vehicle design
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Components
Consists solely of the structural framework
Includes the frame plus engine mounts, suspension system, etc.
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Function
Provides shape and support
Supports the vehicle’s functionality and integrates various systems
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Application
Used in buildings, vehicles, art
Exclusive to vehicles, emphasizing a combination of structural and mechanical elements
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Frame and Chassis Definitions
Frame
It's the rigid skeleton of a vehicle or machinery.
The car's frame was bent in the accident.
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Chassis
A chassis is the base frame of a vehicle, plus components.
The chassis includes the car's suspension and engine mount.
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Frame
A frame outlines or borders an object, like a picture.
The painting was enhanced by a decorative frame.
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Chassis
In computing, chassis refers to the frame that holds computer components.
The server's components were secured in a robust chassis.
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Frame
In sports, a frame refers to a single round or game.
She bowled a perfect score in the final frame.
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Chassis
Chassis also implies the underpart of a vehicle.
The rugged chassis was designed for off-road performance.
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Frame
Frame can also mean to construct or formulate something.
The argument was framed in a very persuasive manner.
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Chassis
In radio, chassis refers to the frame holding electrical components.
The radio's chassis was carefully designed for optimal performance.
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Chassis
The rectangular, usually steel frame, supported on springs and attached to the axles, that holds the body and motor of an automotive vehicle.
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Frame
The structure or physique of a human or animal body
A worker's sturdy frame.
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Chassis
The landing gear of an aircraft, including the wheels, skids, floats, and other structures that support the aircraft on land or water.
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Frame
An open structure or rim for encasing, holding, or bordering
A window frame.
The frame of a mirror.
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Chassis
The framework to which the components of a radio, television, or other electronic devices are attached.
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Frame
The edge, usually rectangular, delimiting the boundaries of an image.
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Chassis
A base frame, or movable railway, along which the carriage of a mounted gun moves backward and forward.
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Frame
The bounded area of a visual image, as in photography or film
Filled the frame with a cast of thousands.
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Chassis
A frame or housing containing electrical or mechanical equipment, such as on a computer.
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Frame
A single image, as in a comic strip or graphic novel, usually bounded by a rectangular line.
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Frame
(Computers) A rectangular area in which text or graphics can be shown, especially one of several rectangular areas on a web page displaying different documents simultaneously.
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Chassis
A traversing base frame, or movable railway, along which the carriage of a barbette or casemate gun moves backward and forward. [See Gun carriage.]
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Chassis
The under part of an automobile or other motor vehicle, consisting of the frame (on which the body is mounted) with the wheels and machinery.
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Frame
A general state or condition
The news put me into a better frame of mind.
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Chassis
Alternative names for the body of a human being;
Leonardo studied the human body
He has a strong physique
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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Chassis
A metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device
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Frame
The presentation of events in a narrative work, especially a work of literature or film, such that characters in the narrative exist in isolation, uninfluenced by, unaware of, and unable to interact with the narrator or audience.
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Chassis
The skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
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Chassis
It's the structural foundation for automotive assembly.
The vehicle's design started with its chassis.
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Frame
A pattern for a syntactic construction in which one of a group of words can vary.
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Frame
A round or period of play in some games, such as bowling and billiards.
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Frame
Often frames A pair of eyeglasses, excluding the lenses
Had new lenses fitted into an old pair of frames.
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Frame
To put together the structural parts of; construct the frame of
Frame a house.
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Frame
To establish the context for and terminology regarding (a subject of discussion or debate), especially so as to exclude an unwanted point of view
The question was framed to draw only one answer.
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Frame
To make up evidence or contrive events so as to incriminate (a person) falsely.
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Frame
To prearrange (a contest) so as to ensure a desired fraudulent outcome; fix
Frame a prizefight.
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Frame
(Baseball) To catch (a pitch) in such a way as to make it appear to have passed through the strike zone.
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Frame
(Archaic) To go; proceed
"Frame upstairs, and make little din" (Emily Brontë).
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Frame
(transitive) To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
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Frame
(transitive) To construct by fitting together or uniting various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
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Frame
(transitive) To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
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Frame
(transitive) Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.
Once we finish framing the house, we'll hang tin on the roof.
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Frame
(transitive) Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
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Frame
(transitive) To position visually within a fixed boundary.
The director frames the fishing scene very well.
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Frame
(transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
How would you frame your accomplishments?
The way the opposition has framed the argument makes it hard for us to win.
They have framed this sentencing bill as not caring about victims; we have to frame it as preventing government overreach.
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Frame
Conspire to falsely incriminate a presumably innocent person. See frameup.
The gun had obviously been placed in her car in an effort to frame her.
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Frame
(tennis) To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
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Frame
To execute; perform.
All have sworn him an oath that they should frame his will on earth.
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Frame
The structural elements of a building or other constructed object.
Now that the frame is complete, we can start on the walls.
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Frame
Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure.
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Frame
The structure of a person's body; the human body.
His starved flesh hung loosely on his once imposing frame.
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Frame
A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material.
The painting was housed in a beautifully carved frame.
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Frame
A piece of photographic film containing an image.
A film projector shows many frames in a single second.
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Frame
A context for understanding or interpretation.
In this frame, it's easy to ask the question that the investigators missed.
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Frame
(snooker) A complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted.
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Frame
(bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.
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Frame
(bowling) The complete set of pins to be knocked down in their starting configuration.
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Frame
(horticulture) A movable structure used for the cultivation or the sheltering of plants.
A forcing-frame; a cucumber frame
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Frame
(philately) The outer decorated portion of a stamp's image, often repeated on several issues although the inner picture may change.
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Frame
A division of time on a multimedia timeline, such as 1/30th or 1/60th of a second.
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Frame
Any of certain machines built upon or within framework.
A stocking frame; a lace frame; a spinning frame
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Frame
A way of dividing nucleotide sequences into a set of consecutive triplets.
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Frame
(computing) A form of knowledge representation in artificial intelligence.
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Frame
(mathematics) A complete lattice in which meets distribute over arbitrary joins.
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Frame
To originate; to plan; to devise; to contrive; to compose; in a bad sense, to invent or fabricate, as something false.
How many excellent reasonings are framed in the mind of a man of wisdom and study in a length of years.
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Frame
To fit to something else, or for some specific end; to adjust; to regulate; to shape; to conform.
And frame my face to all occasions.
We may in some measure frame our minds for the reception of happiness.
The human mind is framed to be influenced.
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Frame
To cause; to bring about; to produce.
Fear frames disorder, and disorder wounds.
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Frame
To manufacture false evidence against (an innocent person), so as to make the person appear guilty of a crime. The act of framing a person is often referred to as a frame-up.
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Frame
To proceed; to go.
The bauty of this sinful dameMade many princes thither frame.
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Frame
Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber or metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and strength; the skeleton of a structure.
These are thy glorious works, Parent of good,Almighty! thine this universal frame.
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Frame
The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a person.
Some bloody passion shakes your very frame.
No frames could be strong enough to endure it.
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Frame
A kind of open case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or stretched
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Frame
A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.
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Frame
Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof government.
She that hath a heart of that fine frameTo pay this debt of love but to a brother.
Put your discourse into some frame.
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Frame
Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame. Same as frame of mind
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Frame
Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming.
John the bastardWhose spirits toil in frame of villainies.
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Frame
In games: (a) In pool, the triangular form used in setting up the balls; also, the balls as set up, or the round of playing required to pocket them all; as, to play six frames in a game of 50 points. (b) In bowling, as in tenpins, one of the several innings forming a game.
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Frame
One of a series of still transparent photographs on a strip of film used in making movies
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Frame
Alternative names for the body of a human being;
Leonardo studied the human body
He has a strong physique
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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Frame
A period of play in baseball during which each team has a turn at bat
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Frame
The hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
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Frame
The internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape;
The building has a steel skeleton
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Frame
Take or catch as if in a snare or trap;
I was set up!
The innocent man was framed by the police
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Frame
Formulate in a particular style or language;
I wouldn't put it that way
She cast her request in very polite language
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Frame
A frame is a structural support system.
The wooden frame provided the basic structure for the house.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries
How important is the frame in construction?
It's crucial for providing shape and support to the structure.
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What is a chassis?
A chassis is the base framework of a vehicle, including structural and mechanical components.
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Is chassis specific to cars?
Primarily, though it's also used in other vehicles and machinery.
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Does the chassis affect a vehicle's performance?
Yes, significantly in terms of handling and stability.
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Is the frame visible in completed structures?
Often it's not visible, being covered by other materials.
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Can a frame exist without a chassis?
Yes, frames are independent structures, not exclusive to vehicles.
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What does chassis contribute to in a vehicle?
It supports the vehicle's engine, suspension system, and handling.
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Are frames made of metal only?
No, they can be made of various materials including wood.
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Are there different types of frames?
Yes, depending on the application, like A-frames in buildings.
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Can a chassis be customized?
Yes, especially in performance or specialized vehicles.
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Is the chassis part of a vehicle's drivetrain?
Indirectly, as it houses components like the engine.
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What is the lifespan of a typical frame?
It varies, but quality frames can last for decades.
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Do all vehicles have a similar chassis design?
No, chassis designs vary greatly across vehicle types.
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Is the chassis evolving with new vehicle technologies?
Absolutely, with advancements in materials and design.
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How is the chassis related to vehicle safety?
It's integral to absorbing impacts and protecting passengers.
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How do environmental factors affect frames?
They can cause wear and corrosion over time.
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What maintenance does a chassis require?
Regular checks for rust, damage, and alignment.
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