Can Front-Wheel Drive Cars Drift?
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Front-wheel drive cars can also drift, but it is much more difficult compared to rear-wheel drive cars. The differences between front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive are: Different behavior in sharp turns: Front-wheel drive cars have a heavier front end and lighter rear, making them prone to understeer during sharp turns; rear-wheel drive cars have a lighter front end and heavier rear, making them prone to oversteer, also known as fishtailing. Space differences: With the same wheelbase, front-wheel drive cars have a transversely mounted engine positioned further forward, resulting in more interior space; rear-wheel drive cars use a longitudinally mounted engine, which encroaches on interior space. Appearance differences: Front-wheel drive models have longer front overhangs; rear-wheel drive models have relatively shorter front overhangs, giving the front end a sleeker appearance. Center of gravity angle differences: When encountering steep slopes, front-wheel drive cars have their center of gravity angle at the front, making them prone to slipping when climbing; rear-wheel drive cars perform much better in this regard.