Are cars generally front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?
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Domestic cars are typically front-wheel drive vehicles. Front-wheel drive vehicles: Automakers primarily consider the price of the vehicle. Compared to rear-wheel drive vehicles, the design and assembly costs of front-wheel drive are lower than those of rear-wheel drive vehicles. This type of car does not require a rear drive axle, and the assembly of the rear transmission is relatively smaller. The braking distance and fuel economy of front-wheel drive vehicles are relatively better than those of rear-wheel drive vehicles. Additionally, front-wheel drive vehicles increase the interior space of the car, eliminating the need to reserve space for rear-wheel drive components, thus providing more rear space. The biggest drawback of front-wheel drive vehicles is their lighter weight, as control is concentrated on the front and rear of the body. Rear-wheel drive: This type of car initially adopted rear-wheel drive, with the advantage of better handling performance. The weight distribution is close to 50:50, significantly improving balance. The performance and handling of the car itself are also adopted by many sports cars. The reason for rear-wheel drive is that it allows easier acceleration on the road surface, with higher traction from the drive wheels. It also offers excellent processing performance. However, rear-wheel drive is more expensive than front-wheel drive, with more components, and the disadvantage is that it occupies less space compared to front-wheel drive.
