Tech Talk: "What's the difference?" - Serpentine Belts vs V- Jun 15, 2021 — Yes. There is a certain nostalgic look to those smaller pulleys, and yes, the deeper v-belt does (somewhat) assist with keeping the belt aligned Serpentine or V-Belt: Driving Your AccessoriesJun 9, 2015 — Even though a serpentine belt is wider and flatter than a traditional V-belt, it is still lighter than a V-belt. Not only is the serpentine belt 
What is the difference between a V belt and a serpentine belt?May 27, 2017 — It's debatable but serpentine belt systems are considered superior to Vbelt driven systems. I'm sure there are plenty of cases of Vbelts Serpentine Belts vs. V-Belts - CVF RacingSerpentine belts are used in new vehicles due to the fact that they are easier to maintain and are less complicated to install. V-Belts are still used on Serpentine belt vs V belt—what's the difference? - JerryA serpentine is a wider, thicker, updated version of its predecessor, the V-belt. You're more likely to find a V-belt in an older model, while