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That is a debate that will last forever. People who love the classic cars, prefer the Rear-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive are probably better for fast acceleration such as a dragster.
Front wheel came about to save gas; shorten the transmission and drive shaft and you save energy. This lead to smaller engines. They are also better in icy conditions. Rear-wheel drive tends to apply more power to one side and cause the car to spin easier.
Mid-engine cars tend to handle the curves better whether they are front- or rear- wheel driven.
The front wheel drive was much cheaper for automakers to produce. The traction is much better on snow and ice - but there is a real nasty down side.
When you combine the tremendous drive torque plus the considerable braking torque to the dynamic wheel and road vibration Reflected Back into the Steering Assembly you have a recipe for dangerous early mechanical failure and disaster.
Chrysler has changed corporate ownership twice allowing them to possibly minimize the legal impact of this considerable financial liability.
If you only expect to drive a car for 50K or 60K you may find front wheel drive very attractive. However you should have the front wheel drive steering components checked regularly after 60 thousand miles (with regularity) to be safe.
You can do an internet search for Chrysler front wheel drive complaints and evaluate for yourself.
What else can I help you with?
What is the difference between front and rear wheel drive?
In front wheel drive the traction comes from the front wheels while in rear wheel drive traction power comes from the rear wheels.
What makes a custom rim rear wheel or front wheel drive.?
Rear or front wheel drive id not determined by the wheels themselves. It depends on which wheels are connected to the driveshaft. If the driveshaft, from the engine, transfers power to the rear wheels to accelerate the car then it is rear wheel drive. Likewise to the front, though it is then front wheel drive.
Can you tow a car on a car dollie in park?
Yes, If the car is rear wheel drive you have to have the rear wheels on the dollie. Front wheel drive you need the front wheels on the dollie
When driving in snow you should always put the chains on which tires?
The powered tires. On a front wheel drive car, the front wheels. On rear wheel drive, the rear wheels.
Do tire chains go on the front or rear wheels on a Toyota sequoia?
Rear, since they are the Drive Wheels when using Two-Whee Drive.
Install tire chains on front or rear wheels?
Install the chains on the drive wheels.
Differences between a transmission designed for transverse front wheel drive vehicle compared to a rear wheel drive front engine vehicle?
More weight over the drive wheels = better traction with front wheel drive.
What is better for driving in snow - front wheel drive or rear wheel drive?
Generally speaking, a front wheel drive vehicle is better for driving in snow. This is because the weight of the engine rests on the driving wheels, allowing them to achieve better traction.
Are front wheel drive mowers better than rear wheel drive?
If you are talking push mowers - Go with a rear wheel drive. On front drive machines when you put pressure on the handles you take weight off of the front wheels and it doesn't want to go very well.
Why are the rear wheels in trucks broader than the front wheels?
for better traction!!
Is a GMC Jimmy Front wheel drive or rear wheel drive?
The GMC Jimmy is rear wheel drive. The only time the front wheels pulled is if it was a 4x4.
Can a Dodge Nitro be towed behind an RV?
it can if it is a manual transmission and is left in neutral. if it is an automatic you need to know if it is front or rear wheel drive. If its front wheel drive you need to lift the front wheels off the ground and if its rear wheel drive you have to lift the rear wheels off the ground.
