Are most cars front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?
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Most family sedans are basically front-wheel drive. According to the driving methods of cars, they can be divided into three types: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive. The details are as follows: 1. Front-wheel drive: In terms of handling, front-wheel drive cars have higher stability, while rear-wheel drive cars offer more driving fun. Front-wheel drive cars are cheaper to manufacture, fuel-efficient, and economical; but they are prone to understeer, making drivers often experience 'pushing' in corners. The weight distribution of front-wheel drive cars is basically concentrated at the front. During cornering, the car is noticeably front-heavy, making it unsuitable for aggressive handling maneuvers, but it's fine for daily driving. Nowadays, most family cars are front-wheel drive. 2. Rear-wheel drive: Generally, they have good handling because some components are moved from the front to the rear, greatly improving the car's balance and handling. Considering the handling and safety of the vehicle, front-wheel drive cars are prone to understeer during turns, while rear-wheel drive cars are prone to oversteer. 3. Four-wheel drive: Four-wheel drive is a more balanced driving method, combining the advantages of front-wheel and rear-wheel drive, and can effectively avoid situations like understeer and oversteer. Since the engine torque is distributed to the front and rear wheels, some power is sacrificed, and it is relatively more fuel-consuming.