Is stability control the same thing as traction control?

Question

Is stability control the same thing as traction control?

Answer 1

no, its similar in principal, but a true stability control uses a few more bits of information to process the data.  Usually incorporates a gyroscope, avoiding a possible rollover situation.  They achieve the same effect by use of the anti-lock brake system.  Not sure which manufacturers use what names, so it is possible that a manufacturer (ford,Chevy,Chrysler,toy....etc) may call their system stability control even while it may be a simple traction control system.  A true traction control system usually only controls or prevents excessive wheel spin upon acceleration.  (ideally suited to enhance traction in ice or snow conditions)  

So traction control on acceleration, stability control on braking, high speed turns and maneuvers.

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

Electronic stability control takes electronic traction control a step further. This system helps keep the vehicle on its intended path during a turn, to avoid sliding or skidding. It uses a computer linked to a series of sensors--detecting wheel speed, steering angle, sideways motion and yaw (spin). If the car starts to drift, the stability-control system momentarily brakes one or more wheels and, depending on the system, reduces engine power to keep the car back on course.