What two pieces of information are needed to determine a vehicle's Payload Capacity?

To determine a vehicle's Payload Capacity, you need to know the vehicle's curb weight (CV) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR is the maximum weight a vehicle is rated to safely carry, including its own weight plus any cargo and passengers. The curb weight is the weight of the vehicle itself without any occupants or cargo.

By subtracting the curb weight from the GVWR, you can calculate the payload capacity, which is the total weight that the vehicle can safely carry in addition to its own weight. This calculation is crucial for safely loading a vehicle and ensuring that it operates within its designed limits.

The other options provided do not contribute to this calculation. For example, wheelbase and engine size do not directly relate to the payload capacity, while the weight of passengers and cargo is part of the calculation itself but cannot be used independently to determine capacity. Similarly, transmission type and drive type are important for performance but do not impact the payload capacity.