Are there more front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive cars?

[VanKimberly]

Most family cars are front-wheel drive, while some cheaper cars are rear-wheel drive. The differences between front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive are as follows: Front-wheel drive cars: The engine of a front-wheel drive car is usually transversely mounted. The transverse engine is installed in front of the front axle, so most of the weight is concentrated in the front of the car. Front-wheel drive cars are more prone to understeer during fast cornering. The interior space of front-wheel drive cars is larger, so these cars offer better comfort. The drive system structure is relatively simple, so the cost of these cars is lower. Rear-wheel drive cars: Most rear-wheel drive cars have longitudinally mounted engines. Installing the engine vertically allows it to be positioned further back, resulting in a more balanced weight distribution between the front and rear of the car. Rear-wheel drive cars offer better handling and faster acceleration. However, the longitudinally mounted engine occupies some interior space, so most rear-wheel drive cars are larger. Rear-wheel drive cars are more prone to oversteer during fast cornering, and they also tend to have more horsepower, as rear-wheel drive cars are less likely to slip during hard acceleration.