[Retracted] Retrospection of the Optimization Model for Designing the Power Train of a Formula Student Race Car

Table 3

Comparison of different drive systems.

S. No	Belt drive	Gear drive	Chain drive
1	Main element are pulleys and belt	Main element gears	Main element sprockets, chain
2	Chances of slip	No-slip	No-slip
3	Used for large centre distance	Used for the short centre distance	Used for the moderate centre distance
4	More space required	Less space required	Moderate space required
5	Simple in design and manufacturing	Complicated in design and manufacturing	The simplest in design and manufacturing
6	Failure in belt does not damage machine	Failure in gear may cause serious break down in the machine	Failure in a chain may not seriously damage the machine
7	Life time is less	More life time	Moderate life time
8	Lubrication not required	Requires proper lubrication	Lubrication required
9	Mainly used for low-velocity ratio	Mainly used for high velocity ratio	Mainly used for moderate velocity ratio
10	Low installation cost	High installation cost	Moderate installation cost