Vehicle engineering and mechanical engineering are two different fields of engineering, and while there are similarities between them, there are also many differences.
First of all, vehicle engineering and mechanical engineering are similar in that they both involve the application of mechanical and physical principles, both of which require work on design, analysis, and optimization. At the same time, they all need to have a certain foundation of mathematical and physical knowledge.
However, the differences between vehicle engineering and mechanical engineering are also very clear. First of all, vehicle engineering is mainly concerned with the design, development, and manufacture of automobiles and vehicles, involving the work of automobile engines, chassis, body and electrical systems. Mechanical engineering, on the other hand, covers the design and manufacture of various mechanical equipment and systems more broadly, including mechanical transmission, hydraulic systems, thermal systems, etc.
Secondly, vehicle engineering and mechanical engineering are also different in terms of research objects and methods. The research of vehicle engineering focuses on the performance and safety of automobiles and vehicles, such as vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, traffic safety, etc. Mechanical engineering, on the other hand, focuses more on the performance and reliability of mechanical systems, such as mechanical vibration, thermodynamics, tribology, etc.
Finally, vehicle engineering and mechanical engineering also differ in terms of practice and application. The application of vehicle engineering is mainly focused on the design, development and manufacture of automobiles and vehicles, involving a large number of practical operations and applications. Mechanical engineering, on the other hand, is more widely used in various industrial fields, including aviation, chemical industry, energy, etc., and the application of mechanical engineering is also more extensive and flexible.
In summary, although there are some similarities between vehicle engineering and mechanical engineering, there are many differences between them in terms of research objects, methods, and applications. Therefore, when choosing a major, you should choose according to your interests and career planning.