2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
Virtually any differences in the design of some cars lead to fierce disputes. This applies to the fuel used to run the internal combustion engine, the party from which
is the steering wheel, and so on. A very common cause for dispute today is the choice between used Japanese technology and new domestic technology. But most of all people (even those who are not very versed in the device of a car) argue about which is better: front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?
We can talk about this endlessly, since each side can bring a bunch of arguments in favor of its own version. It is often impossible to put an end to such discussions, because if there is a difference in the drive, then each of the options has fans who are ready to defend their point of view.
In the automotive industry, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are divided. There are also various variations that may refer to one of the above. Each of them has its pros and cons. For example, front-wheel drive will not allow you to drift. But few people remember thisno need to maneuver on slippery or wet roads.
It is worth noting that in emergency situations, each type of drive requires special actions from the driver to exit the turn, often they have cardinal differences. In order to get out of a skid, front-wheel drive forces the driver to press on the accelerator pedal, while on a rear-wheel drive car, on the contrary, you need to release the gas. That is why Western driving schools divide classes into two stages and teach their cadets the intricacies of driving in any situation.
Front-wheel drive did not exist until some time. Previously, the engine was mounted longitudinally on cars, as this made it easier to connect the propeller shaft to it, going to the rear axle. But today the situation is different, and the torque in front-wheel drive cars from the engine is transmitted directly to the wheels.
Due to good maneuverability, the popularity of such a car has been growing more and more in recent years. Recently, news came from Germany that
BMW front-wheel drive will also be installed. Most likely, some of these cars of this brand by 2020 will reach 40% of the total. This is unusual to hear, since all the time BMW was engaged in the production of rear- or, at most, all-wheel drive cars.
Probably, front-wheel drive attracts drivers with its merits. And although the front-wheel drive does not allow organizing a high-quality drift, the car obeys the steering wheel better, is more convenient to drive in winter, and also suchthe system is cheaper, lighter and simpler. The latter affects the final price of the car. BMW plans to install front-wheel drive on its cars soon.
To be fair, this system is not perfect. Due to its design, it increases the turning radius, and the vibration of the motor is strongly felt in the cabin of the car. Steering wheel shake may occur when accelerating.
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