Which Type of Car is Suitable for Mountain Roads?

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Cars suitable for mountain roads include rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive sedans with strong performance and stable center of gravity. Four-Wheel Drive Sedans: Four-wheel drive cars are the most ideal choice, but they are only suitable for paved mountain roads. When climbing uphill, the vehicle's center of gravity shifts backward, increasing the rear wheels' grip. Power is delivered to the rear wheels, ensuring stable power output for effective climbing. When descending, the vehicle's center of gravity shifts forward, increasing the front wheels' grip. However, four-wheel drive sedans have a relatively balanced weight distribution between the front and rear, unlike front-wheel drive cars, which may experience excessive forward weight shift leading to oversteer. Therefore, four-wheel drive sedans are the best option for mountain roads. Rear-Wheel Drive Sedans: Rear-wheel drive sedans have a weight distribution similar to four-wheel drive sedans. However, when descending, the front wheels lack power, which can cause understeer. Therefore, drivers of rear-wheel drive sedans should control their speed carefully when going downhill. Otherwise, drivers without experience in handling understeer may easily lose control of the vehicle.