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Originally Posted by The Internets
The center of mass is the mean position of the mass in an object. Then there's the center of gravity, which is the point where gravity appears to act. For many objects, these two points are in exactly the same place. But they're only the same when the gravitational field is uniform across an object.
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We're concerned with the CENTRE OF MASS, people. Let's get it right. And clue Skaife and Crompton in too, if you would, please.
The centre of gravity will matter absolutely nil in terms of vehicle dynamics... HOWEVER, the positioning of centre of mass, and the mass moment of inertia, will make significant differences when lateral loads are applied, and particularly when changing direction etc.