What are the advantages of rear-wheel drive handling over front-wheel drive handling?
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Rear-wheel drive handling has the following advantages over front-wheel drive handling: Continuous engine output: In front-wheel drive vehicles, the engine directly transmits kinetic energy to the front two drive wheels through the drive shaft. In rear-wheel drive vehicles, the engine's kinetic energy is transmitted to the rear differential through a rearward drive shaft and then converted into driving force for the rear wheels, resulting in more continuous output and less likelihood of stalling. Greater maneuverability: Rear-wheel drive vehicles concentrate power on the rear wheels, allowing for smaller turning angles. This makes them more agile when making U-turns on narrow roads compared to front-wheel drive vehicles. However, at high speeds on highways, rear-wheel drive vehicles are more prone to losing control. Even minor steering adjustments can cause significant deviations in the vehicle's trajectory.