- Taper Roller Bearings: Taper roller bearings are not designed to accommodate misalignment to the same extent as spherical roller bearings. They are more suitable for applications where precise axial and radial load support is required without significant misalignment.

- Thrust bearings, on the other hand, are designed to support axial loads within the engine or machinery. In an engine, thrust bearings are typically located at the end of the crankshaft to counteract the axial forces generated by the engine's operation. They are responsible for maintaining the axial position of the crankshaft and preventing it from moving forward or backward.