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troubleshooter8

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  1. well said bro...

     

     

    The main difference is how they behave when you enter a turn too fast.

     

    All other things kept the same, a FWD car will understeer---it will tend to go straight-on instead of continuing into the direction of the turn because the front tires will have lost grip. So you will either have to apply more steering lock or gently let go of the gas to correct its line.

     

    A RWD car will tend to oversteer. The tail of the car will step out of line due to lack of grip at the rear, and you will have to counter-steer (steer away from the turn) to correct its line. Such counter-steering is an integral part of drifting.

     

    How gradually/sudden the lack of grip occurs is influenced by a number of things: engine placement (front, amidships or rear?), engine characteristics, transmission gearing and chassis tuning.

     

    Which one is better? Let's be honest, not many of us can afford RWD performance cars unless you count in Revos, Innovas and other diesel-powered trucks and vans. In terms of space, FWD cars have an advantage, and they can also be driven competitively as long as you understand what happens when you lose traction and what you have to do.

     

    RWD cars have their merits but they're not without sacrifices. Owners of the BMW 3-series will know rear legroom has always been a problem. Hey, the rear differential, half-shafts and driveshaft have to go somewhere.

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