I know there probably isnt but lets say you hav two of the same cars, same everything. But one is front wheel drive and the other is real wheel drive. Which one is faster? Also what are the benifets of have either one when driving a car?
Anonymous
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faster accelleration or faster top speed.
please be more specific with your question
primavera
Fastest Front Wheel Drive Car
Patrick C
Let me answer the question this way:
Corvette = Rear Wheel Drive
Ferrari (all of them) = Rear Wheel Drive
Lamborghini (all of them) = Rear Wheel Drive
Porsche (all of them) = Rear Wheel Drive or all wheel drive
Indy race car = (all of them) = Rear Wheel Drive
Drag race cars = (all of them) = Rear Wheel Drive
Mustangs/Camaros = (all of them) = Rear Wheel Drive
Nissan Z cars/ Toyota Supras = (all of them) = Rear Wheel Drive
Dodge Hemis =(all of them) = Rear Wheel Drive or all wheel drive
Get the picture...
Front wheel drive was developed as a way to save time and money on an assembly line. They also offer better traction in poor weather conditions (secondary benefit).
Real cars (all of them) are rear wheel drive or all wheel drive.
Don't get me wrong, some very fine cars are front wheel drive, Most Honda's Toyota's etc. (although high performance models of both these brands are rear wheel drive). But these cars are NOT known for high performance, high quality yes, high middling performance yes, Not high performance.
That's all.
mushki
Rear wheel drive will accelerate faster because when you accelerate weight is transferred to the back wheels and the front is at least somewhat lifted up into the air giving the front wheels less traction. Less traction means they slip more so you cannot take full advantage and accelerates quickly. The weight transfer to the rear will give them more traction.
bob
In drag racing a rear wheel drive will always be faster because the weight transfer puts more pressure on the driven tires to increase traction. FWD is a lot easier to drive every day in ice, snow, etc.