Does a Heavier Body Provide Better High-Speed Stability?
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Does a heavier body provide better high-speed stability? Factors affecting a car's stability at high speeds include: 1. Vehicle tires: Tires are the only components in contact with the ground. Generally, wider and flatter tires enhance stability during high-speed driving; 2. Vehicle shape: The vehicle's shape also influences high-speed stability. Cars that are more aerodynamically designed tend to be more stable at high speeds; 3. Drive configuration: Most vehicle drive configurations include front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are generally more stable than two-wheel-drive ones; 4. Suspension system: Vehicles with independent suspension systems are typically more stable than those with non-independent systems. Independent suspensions include MacPherson strut and multi-link independent suspensions, among others.