Thread: RWD -vs- FWD
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Originally posted by Eldorado
they both have benefits that can be exploited with experienced (and good) drivers.
it's a totally subjective opinion, I think.
you like what you like...
Sorry, but no. Some people may well be faster in FWD because they feel safer, but the basic physics involved dictate that, all else being equal, it is best to power the wheels that are not steering the vehicle. If the front wheels are steering the car, a RWD vehicle will be better at the limit.

That's not to say that FWD can't be fast. And it's not to say that FWD can't beat RWD when the rest of the setup is not equal.
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