What is the difference between rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive?

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The difference between rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive lies in the driving method: rear-wheel drive means the engine drives the rear wheels, pushing the entire vehicle forward; front-wheel drive means the engine drives the front wheels, pulling the entire vehicle forward. Rear-wheel drive is a common term in automotive drive forms and is a traditional driving method. Front-wheel drive, also known as front-engine front-wheel drive, refers to a power distribution method in car design where the engine only drives the front wheels. Most sedans adopt front-wheel drive configurations. Taking front-wheel drive as an example, its advantages include lowering the chassis, thereby increasing space and making it easier to arrange; secondly, it improves comfort. When encountering an obstacle, such as a brick, a small stone, or a pipe, the front driving wheels can easily pass over it, and the rear wheels can also be dragged over without deceleration.