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zipperrulez @ Dec 3 2008, 04:16 PM wrote: or just take the easy way out and dont make RWD's

Cat @ Dec 3 2008, 11:29 AM wrote: 4WD sucks, and FWD is just for hatchbacks and  non-sporty cars

Aeon @ Dec 3 2008, 05:38 PM wrote: Spoken like someone who's ignorant! And don't insult my AWD hatchback Subie.

Aeon @ Dec 3 2008, 09:38 PM wrote:

Cat @ Dec 3 2008, 11:29 AM wrote: 4WD sucks, and FWD is just for hatchbacks and  non-sporty cars

Spoken like someone who's ignorant! And don't insult my AWD hatchback Subie.

Aeon @ Dec 3 2008, 09:38 PM wrote:

Cat @ Dec 3 2008, 11:29 AM wrote: 4WD sucks, and FWD is just for hatchbacks and  non-sporty cars

Spoken like someone who's ignorant! And don't insult my AWD hatchback Subie.

Each setup has its advantages and disadvantages.

FWD is good for stability and handling at lower speeds, which is why typically used for economy cars instead of sports cars. I wouldn't recommend it for sports cars because it makes the cars hard to turn at high speeds. However, on slippery and bumpy terrain, FWD can really improve the handling of a car, making it easier to steer and maintain control at the same time.

RWD is good for cars that need to take tight corners at high speeds. RWD cars can turn much more sharply, but they also tend to be squirrely and prone to losing control, depending on the weight distribution. RWD is good for fast road cars, but horrid for offroad conditions.

4WD is a good balance between the two - it turns more easily than FWD, but not as steeply as RWD, which can be good and bad. 4WD vehicles can lose control, but unlike RWD cars you can regain your control easily. But its when you take the vehicles offroad that the 4WD really shines, since they handle just as well as FWD cars but are more willing to turn when the track makes it necessary. Also, 4WD cars handle uphill slopes better than FWD or RWD cars.

Also, weight distribution can have a dramatic effect on the handling of a car, how sharply it turns and so forth. If you don't like FWD or 4WD cars because they don't turn sharply enough, try pushing more weight towards the front. If your RWD is turning TOO sharply, try pushing more weight towards the back. That's why a lot of really fast RWD cars are mid or rear engine, because turning to sharply at 200mph would be...bad.

Adamodell @ Dec 3 2008, 04:44 PM wrote: Well, I guess you are right on all that. I'm not a fan of 4WD since everyone defaults to it on their cars. I prefer RWD because I feel it has much more personality, but, it really fails on anything dirty or icy.