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Automotive Specifications Database
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This dataset provides a detailed list of car specifications for vehicles manufactured from 1945 to 2020. It is designed for various research and analysis purposes, including market analysis, trend analysis, and predictive modelling. The dataset offers insights into the evolution of automotive features over several decades.
Columns
The dataset consists of numerous columns detailing vehicle attributes, including:
- make: The car manufacturer's name.
- model: The car model name.
- year: The year of manufacture.
- generation: The car's generation.
- engine_size: The engine displacement size in litres.
- fuel_type: The type of fuel used (e.g., gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric).
- transmission: The type of transmission (e.g., manual, automatic, CVT).
- drivetrain: The type of drivetrain (e.g., front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive).
- body_type: The body type of the car (e.g., sedan, SUV, coupe).
- doors: The number of doors the car has.
- country: The country where the car was manufactured.
- mpg_city: Estimated fuel economy in miles per gallon (city driving).
- mpg_highway: Estimated fuel economy in miles per gallon (highway driving).
- horsepower: The car's horsepower rating.
- torque: The car's torque rating.
- acceleration: Acceleration time from 0 to 60 miles per hour (in seconds).
- Many other specifications are also included, such as dimensions (length, width, height, wheelbase), weights (curb, full, payload), capacities (fuel tank, trunk), engine details (cylinders, layout, injection type, bore, stroke), performance metrics (max speed, CO2 emissions), and safety ratings.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a single CSV file with 78 columns. The file size is 24.87 MB, containing over 70,000 records. Please note that some columns have a significant percentage of missing values, for instance,
CO2_emissions_g/km (97% missing) and safety_assessment (99% missing).Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Conducting market analysis within the automotive industry.
- Identifying and analysing trends in car specifications over time.
- Developing predictive models related to car performance or features.
- Academic research on automotive history and engineering.
- Data science projects requiring detailed vehicle information.
Coverage
The dataset covers cars manufactured from 1945 to 2020. It includes information on vehicles from various countries, with car specifications available across multiple generations and models. Data availability for specific attributes can vary, with some fields having more complete coverage than others across the years.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers studying automotive history, technology, or market dynamics.
- Data analysts and data scientists building models or extracting insights.
- Automotive industry professionals interested in product development or competitive analysis.
- Students and academics for educational or research projects.
- Anyone requiring detailed car specifications for statistical analysis or visualisation.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Car Specifications 1945-2020
- Automotive Specifications Database
- Vehicle Data Evolution (1945-2020)
- Global Car Specs Dataset
- Historical Car Performance Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: Automotive Specifications Database
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