Why Can't Front-Wheel Drive Cars Achieve a 0-60 mph Time Under 5 Seconds?

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Because the car cannot be started for an extended period during ignition, which serves as a protection measure for both the starter motor and the battery. Prolonged operation of the starter motor can cause overheating, while excessive discharge from the battery can lead to battery depletion. Therefore, the car's ignition process is designed to be completed in a very short time. Advantages of Front-Wheel Drive Cars: Excellent handling with more agile vehicle response during turns. Additionally, they offer superior acceleration performance from a standstill and high comfort levels. During starting, accelerating, or climbing, the vehicle's center of gravity shifts backward, enhancing the traction of the rear wheels as the driving wheels, which facilitates better starting, acceleration, or hill climbing, providing improved driving stability and comfort. Disadvantages of Front-Wheel Drive Cars: Higher manufacturing costs and less convenient space utilization. During turns, if the rear wheels rotate faster than the front wheels, it can lead to oversteer, commonly referred to as "tail sliding."