Is Front-Engine Rear-Wheel Drive the Same as 4-Wheel Drive?
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Front-engine rear-wheel drive (FR) is not 4-wheel drive. Front-engine rear-wheel drive refers to a layout where the engine is placed at the front and the rear wheels are driven, which is a traditional drivetrain configuration. The characteristics of front-engine rear-wheel drive are: 1. Strong acceleration capability from a standstill, with balanced load distribution across all four wheels; 2. Tendency to oversteer during turns, requiring skilled driving or advanced electronic aids; 3. Smaller cabin space, which may affect passenger comfort. Drivetrain configurations refer to the arrangement of the engine and the number and position of the driven wheels. Other drivetrain configurations include: 1. Front-engine front-wheel drive (FF); 2. Mid-engine rear-wheel drive (MR); 3. Rear-engine rear-wheel drive (RR); 4. Four-wheel drive (4WD).