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What are the advantages and disadvantages of front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive?

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SanGeorge
07/29/25 5:08am
Here is an introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive: 1. Advantages of front-wheel drive: In terms of power and control, it is easier to drive. In terms of layout, there is no drive shaft passing through the cabin, which can reduce the bulge in the middle of the body and increase the available space in the cabin. 2. Disadvantages of front-wheel drive: During acceleration, the load on the front axle decreases, leading to reduced tire adhesion and affecting power output. Additionally, the front wheels are responsible for driving, steering, and most of the braking force, so they wear out more quickly. 3. Advantages of rear-wheel drive: It brings the vehicle's front-to-rear weight ratio closer to perfection while retaining the benefits of a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, but without the transmission losses associated with such configurations. 4. Disadvantages of rear-wheel drive: Since the drive wheels are at the rear, rear-wheel-drive vehicles often have a larger floor hump inside the cabin, which affects passenger comfort. They are also more prone to drifting during fast cornering and oversteering. Moreover, on icy or snowy roads, rear-wheel-drive vehicles have poorer traction compared to front-wheel-drive vehicles, sometimes making it difficult to climb slopes.
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