in a car
2007-06-21 13:19:02 · 9 answers · asked by heyo 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Sunroof does not slide back into the roof
Moonroof does slide into the roof
2007-06-21 13:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by AE N 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A sunroof is an opening in an automobile roof. Sunroofs may be either fixed or operable.
Historically, sunroofs have been opaque and open to the air to allow the sun to shine directly into the vehicle, while moonroofs have generally been transparent or semi-transparent and designed to remain closed while allowing muted light to penetrate the vehicle.
Variations have become the norm and often combine the features of the Sun and Moon types into a single device. It is not uncommon to see tinted glass that can retract fully like a traditional sun roof, remain closed like a traditional moon roof, or tilt to allow for airflow.
Modern implementations often include a sliding shade that usually matches the internal roof upholstery and provides a way of essentially hiding the sun/moon roof behind it. The American Sunroof Company is often credited for creating the modern moonroof.
Sunroofs can be manual or electric. Manual sunroofs are usually flipped up to create a small opening around the edges, or are removed completely. Electric sunroofs either flip up and slide back on top of the roof, or down and into the roof. An electric sunroof will have the facility to be closed manually if the motor or control circuitry fails.
2007-06-21 20:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by FMAACMSkipppy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only difference between a sunroof and a moonroof is that you can see through a sunroof when it's closed, meaning it's made out of glass, clear plastic, or plexiglass. A moonroof, on the other hand, is made out of the same material as the car (usually steel), is painted the same color as the car, and functions the same exact way (it opens to let air in), but you can't see through it when it's closed.
I hope this has answered your question. If you have any more, please feel free to ask.
2007-06-21 20:29:37 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mostly the time of day or [night] years ago sun roofs had a darker or reflective tint while "clear" moon roofs had less tint but had a insulated sliding sun shield to block out hot sun's energy others were just sliding metal panals
2007-06-21 20:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a sun roof is usually a tinted glass or plexiglass, a moon roof is solid and made of metal, both will open.
2007-06-21 20:25:39 · answer #5 · answered by Gordon S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moon roof is usually transparent
Sun roof is usually opaque
2007-06-21 20:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. AssWhole 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
12 hours. :-)
2007-06-21 20:26:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
time of day
2007-06-21 20:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by rte6620012001 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
rte6620012001 That was my answer.
2007-06-21 20:25:04 · answer #9 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋