How to Determine if a Car is Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive?
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Methods to determine whether a car is front-wheel drive (FWD) or rear-wheel drive (RWD) are: 1. Check if there is a differential on the rear axle—if there is no differential on the rear axle, it is a front-wheel-drive car; 2. If the rear axle has a differential, it is a rear-wheel-drive car. Rear-wheel drive refers to a drivetrain configuration where the engine's power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a driveshaft, propelling the vehicle forward. Rear-wheel drive is a relatively traditional drivetrain layout. Characteristics of rear-wheel drive include: 1. Improved vehicle balance and handling; 2. Easier maintenance; 3. Insufficient traction; 4. Power loss occurs as the engine's output is transmitted through the driveshaft to the rear axle. Front-wheel drive, also known as FWD, refers to a vehicle design where the engine drives only the front pair of wheels in the power distribution system.