2007-05-31 06:34:38 · 11 answers · asked by onyxunicorn 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Nowadays, they're about the same thing. Back when, the difference was that a sunroof had an opaque panel, & a moonroof had glass, sometimes with an opaque inner panel.
2007-05-31 06:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by schizophreniabeatsdiningalone 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the dictionary:
moonroof /moon-roof/
–noun, plural -roofs. a transparent section of an automobile roof that can be propped open, removed entirely, or remain fixed within the roof.
sunroof (suhn-roof)
n. A roof on a motor vehicle, such as an automobile, having a panel that can be slid back or raised.
In short, a moonroof always lets light in; a sunroof can block out light from above and both can be openable.
2007-05-31 08:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by firestorm315 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Years in the past a solar roof grew to become right into a translucent or clean panel that would desire to open for ventilation. The Ford Motor organization presented the 1st moon roof interior the mid-60's on the Mercury and Lincoln vehicles. The moon roof grew to become into an opaque panel, regularly painted to experience to vehicle, that slid open into the roof. Now days a solar roof or a moon roof are synonymous.
2016-12-30 09:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by lass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a car with both. The moonroof has two portions that close it off entirely from letting in sunlight. Once you hit the button to open it, usually a solid cover slides back and then the clear portion opens to reveal an opening in the car roof. A sunroof usually does the same thing, without the solid cover.
2007-05-31 06:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by hswatsonaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These days mostly just a matter of semantics. It did mean sun roof, closed by metal until you open it. Moon roof, glass, even when closed you can see the moon.
2007-05-31 06:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a sun roof opens, a moon roof is just a window overhead.
2007-05-31 06:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A moonroof is ususally in the back of the car while a sunroof is usually in the front.
2007-05-31 06:42:42 · answer #7 · answered by Louisiana Boy™ - Go Baylor! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when a moonroof is opened full, it is placed inside the car roof.
a sunroof usually tilts and slides out....
2007-05-31 06:43:15 · answer #8 · answered by cr949 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a factory installed power unit is called a 'moonroof' but really there is no difference except the name...call it what you want!
2007-05-31 07:09:18 · answer #9 · answered by krooser2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference. They both leak rain water into the car when it gets older.
2007-05-31 06:49:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋