Why Do Rear-Wheel Drive Cars Have Better Handling?
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Rear-wheel drive cars offer superior handling due to their more balanced front-to-rear weight distribution, stronger traction from the drive wheels, ability to handle greater horsepower, and absence of understeer. The handling of rear-wheel drive vehicles surpasses that of both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive cars. While all-wheel drive provides more stability, it lacks the agility characteristic of rear-wheel drive. Reasons for Higher Horsepower in Rear-Wheel Drive Cars: Rear-wheel drive cars can accommodate more horsepower, which is why they typically have higher horsepower ratings compared to front-wheel drive vehicles. Front-wheel drive cars cannot handle excessive horsepower as their drive wheels may slip during acceleration, and they may experience torque steer during rapid acceleration. Consequently, front-wheel drive cars generally have lower horsepower than rear-wheel drive models. Advantages of Rear-Wheel Drive Cars: They are easier and less expensive to repair. Although the design and manufacturing costs of rear-wheel drive cars are higher, repairing the rear-wheel drive transmission system is relatively simpler and more cost-effective compared to front-wheel drive systems, which are more expensive to repair. However, front-wheel drive systems are generally more reliable, so there is usually little concern about potential issues.