Definitions
- Referring to an instrument that measures the distance traveled by a vehicle in miles. - Talking about a device that displays the total number of miles driven by a car. - Describing a tool that calculates the fuel efficiency of a vehicle in miles per gallon.
- Referring to an instrument that measures the distance traveled by a vehicle in miles or kilometers. - Talking about a device that displays the total number of miles or kilometers driven by a car. - Describing a tool that calculates the speed of a vehicle in miles or kilometers per hour.
List of Similarities
- 1Both measure the distance traveled by a vehicle.
- 2Both display the total number of miles driven by a car.
- 3Both are located on the dashboard of a car.
- 4Both are used to calculate fuel efficiency.
What is the difference?
- 1Name: Mileometer is less commonly used than odometer.
- 2Units: Mileometer measures distance in miles only, while odometer can measure distance in miles or kilometers.
- 3Function: Odometer can also measure the speed of a vehicle, while mileometer cannot.
- 4History: Odometer has been in use since ancient times, while mileometer is a more recent term.
- 5Usage: Mileometer is more commonly used in British English, while odometer is more common in American English.
Remember this!
Mileometer and odometer are synonyms that refer to instruments that measure the distance traveled by a vehicle. However, odometer is more commonly used and can measure distance in both miles and kilometers, as well as calculate the speed of a vehicle. Mileometer, on the other hand, only measures distance in miles and is less commonly used.
