Do Front-Wheel Drive Cars Have a Differential?
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Front-wheel drive cars do have a differential. Below are the specific details about the differential: 1. Composition: A standard differential consists of components such as planetary gears, the planetary carrier (differential housing), and side gears. 2. Principle: When turning, the outer wheel tends to slip while the inner wheel tends to spin. This creates opposing additional forces on the two drive wheels. According to the 'principle of minimum energy consumption,' this inevitably leads to different rotational speeds between the two wheels, disrupting the balance among the components. This imbalance is transmitted through the axle to the side gears, forcing the planetary gears to rotate on their own. As a result, the outer axle rotates faster while the inner axle slows down, achieving the necessary speed difference between the two wheels.