Are Regular Cars Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive?
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Regular cars can be either front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. Below is an introduction to the different types of car drivetrains: 1. Based on drivetrain configurations, there are three types: front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), and all-wheel drive (AWD). 2. Front-wheel drive: FWD cars offer better stability, while RWD cars provide more driving fun. FWD vehicles are cheaper to manufacture, fuel-efficient, and economical; however, they tend to understeer, requiring the driver to push through turns. The weight distribution of FWD cars is mostly concentrated at the front. 3. Rear-wheel drive: Generally offers better handling because certain components are moved from the front to the rear, significantly improving the car's balance and control. From a handling and safety perspective, FWD cars are prone to understeer during turns, while RWD cars may oversteer. 4. All-wheel drive: AWD is a more balanced drivetrain, combining the advantages of FWD and RWD, effectively avoiding issues like understeer and oversteer. Since engine torque is distributed to both front and rear wheels, this setup sacrifices some power performance and tends to be less fuel-efficient.