Front Wheel Drive :
As the name suggests, cars with FWD have their front wheels powered by the engine. The engine can be mounted transversally or longitudinally. The engine delivers the power to the front axle while the rear axle is a dead one. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of this type of drivetrain.
Pros:
Reduced number of parts, no need of the transmission of power to the rear wheels as the engine is directly mounted over the front wheels.
This results in FWD being less expensive and low maintenance drivetrain.
All the equipment is in front, which allows more space inside the cabin and better legroom in the rear part.
The FWD provides better traction while climbing and driving on slippery roads.
FWD cars are more fuel-efficient, again due to the reduced weight of less number of components required.
Cons:
One of the major drawbacks is the understeer. As the major part of the weight of the vehicle lies in the front part, it results in understeer.
The FWD reduces the towing capacity of the vehicle. It cannot be used in the vehicles that are used for towing.
You can experience ‘Torque Steer’ in the event of sudden acceleration. This means that the car tends to steer to the right or left. This can cause a loss of handling.
7 сен 2024
