What category is Driveshaft in?

Driveshaft is listed under the Drivetrain category in the automotive wiki.

Drivetrain

Driveshaft

A rotating shaft transmitting torque from transmission to differential in RWD and some AWD layouts.

Driveshaft length and U-joint angles affect vibration and rpm limits.

Carbon or aluminum shafts reduce rotational mass.

TransmissionThe gearbox selecting gear ratios between engine and drive wheels.
ClutchA friction device connecting and disconnecting engine power to the transmission.
DifferentialA gearbox allowing drive wheels to rotate at different speeds while turning.
Limited-Slip DifferentialA differential that limits speed difference between left and right wheels under …
Final Drive RatioThe ring-and-pinion ratio multiplying torque before it reaches the wheels.
Torque ConverterA fluid coupling in automatic transmissions multiplying torque at low speed.

Category: Drivetrain · Updated August 31, 2026