2007-09-15 03:08:22 · 12 answers · asked by Marc M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The difference between a moon roof and a sun roof is the moon roof is made out of glass and a sunroof is made out of metal or even cloth on some older cars like a '62 beetle.
I don't think any new cars come with sunroofs anymore because it is less desirable.
I think they named it a moon roof because you can let the sunlight in during the day and moonlight at night. If a sunroof is closed your not letting anything in.
2007-09-15 03:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by uhgoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When these things were first developed in the late 60's, a moonroof didn't open. It was somewhat transparent, a sunroof was generally metel and had to be opened to let in light.
2007-09-15 03:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by Dondi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if someone (or some corporation) has a copyright on a word or phrase ("moon roof" or "sunroof"), anyone else who wants to use it must obtain their permission and possibly pay a fee.
alternatively, a manufacturer may want their product to seem unique or different. they may use a different term to try and distinguish their product.
from a practical point of view, the only difference between a moon roof and a sun roof is the name.
2007-09-15 03:23:42 · answer #3 · answered by michaell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A moon roof is a fixed piece of glass in the roof whereas a sun roof can be opened.
2007-09-15 03:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Bill D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Moonroof is tinted glass, sunroof is completely open to the outside.
2007-09-15 03:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A fancy name for a Hatch on the roof of the car.
2007-09-15 03:41:15 · answer #6 · answered by spammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A moonroof doesn't open, a sunroof does.
2007-09-15 03:16:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
moonroofs usually do not open
sunroofs usually open
other then that the terms are pretty much interchangeable
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2007-09-15 03:13:19 · answer #8 · answered by ivan dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The time of day.
Physically, there is no difference, except for the naming by the manufacturer.
2007-09-15 03:18:04 · answer #9 · answered by rowlfe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't you tell? The difference is night 'n day.
2007-09-15 11:28:23 · answer #10 · answered by Twili 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋