Simple difference
An accelerator and a throttle could be considered in my opinion to be synonyms, but there is a simple difference. Both of them are intended to represent the activity of accelerating, however, when you use the word throttle you have to be referring to the accelerator in a machine like a car, motorcycle, tractor, etc. When you use the term accelerator you can be referring to any subject. For example: 1) I just installed a racing throttle in my car; 2) I just bought a hair tonic which is supposed to work as an accelerator for my hair growth. Both mean to accelerate, but throttle is used exclusively to refer to the action of accelerating a vehicle.
Hope it helps.
Luis
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