What is RWD drive?

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VanAlessandra
07/25/25 5:54am
RWD stands for Rear-Wheel Drive. Here is the relevant introduction: 1. Smoother driving: Luxury cars usually adopt rear-wheel drive, with a weight distribution close to 50:50, providing a smoother driving experience. RWD is the opposite of FWD in terms of driving conditions, and the handling performance is improved. When accelerating, the body's center of gravity shifts backward because the rear wheels are responsible for traction while the front wheels control the direction of the car. 2. Disadvantages: This does not mean that RWD is structurally better; it also has defects, such as the drive shaft running from front to back (causing the car's floor to bulge from front to back), and a large differential at the rear, increasing weight and cost, and it is also not suitable for all-weather driving.
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