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"Powerful" isn't a good word to describe the difference between FWD and RWD. In race conditions, and with similar engine power, RWD cars can accelerate harder than FWD due to dynamic weight transfer. And some FWD cars can display something called torque steer. But unless you drive at tire squeal levels, this doesn't matter. FWD cars tend to behave more predictably on slippery roads, and the compact drive train leave more space for the passenger compartment.

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