Chassis space frame vs. mono

What are the differences between these two system?
What are the advantages of each?

I hesitate between these two technologies
 
Hi pcastella,

There is a thread that covers this topic quite extensively on page 7 (or in any case , its 10 pages back from the end).

Its titled "NEW CAV MONOCOQUE VS OLDER ERA?" and has many pages of information.

It makes good bedtime reading
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SPACE FRAME

Easier and quicker to build.

Not as torsionally rigid for a given weight. In other words, less strength to weight ratio.

Less tools required to build.

Not "correct" as a replica.

Materials probably a little more expensive if you count the aluminum sheet usually used for cladding.

MONOCOQUE

More difficult and time consuming to build.

More torsional rigidity for a given weight. Better strength to weight ratio.

More tools required to build.

Correct chassis as far as a replica.

Materials required probably less expensive unless you do it in aluminum.

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use the search function and enter "monocoque", "search all open forums" there's lots of stuff

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