What is the Difference Between Rear-Wheel Drive and Front-Wheel Drive Cars?
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Introduction to the differences between rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive cars: 1. Engine layout. Rear-wheel drive cars mostly adopt a longitudinal engine arrangement, while front-wheel drive cars use a transverse engine arrangement. In comparison, rear-wheel drive cars occupy more space, especially with the noticeably raised floor in the rear seats. If someone sits in the middle of the rear seats, the rear-wheel drive car may be at a disadvantage. 2. Driving and handling experience. The front wheels are mainly responsible for steering, while the rear wheels are responsible for driving. Therefore, for front-wheel drive cars, during sharp turns, understeer can easily occur. Secondly, rear-wheel drive cars can achieve a more balanced (close to 50:50) weight distribution, which can bring a different driving experience in terms of both vehicle stability and speed limits. 3. Fuel consumption. Due to the addition of a driveshaft in rear-wheel drive cars, there is higher power loss, resulting in higher fuel consumption compared to front-wheel drive cars.