AdvantagesInterior space: Since the powertrain is a single unit contained in the engine compartment of the vehicle, there is no need to devote interior space for a driveshaft tunnel or rear differential, increasing the volume available for passengers and cargo.Instead, the tunnel may be used to route the exhaust system pipes.Cost: Fewer components overall.Weight: Fewer components usually means lower weight.Improved fuel efficiency due to less weight.Improved drivetrain efficiency: the direct connection between engine and transaxle reduce the mass...
Friday, September 12, 2008
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
The biggest benefit to rear wheel drive is that it spreads the loads of the car across all four tires of a car. In a rear wheel drive car the rear wheels do the pushing while the front wheels are reserved for the steering duties. In front wheel drive cars the front tires must perform both functions. Each front tire in a front wheel drive car must do two tasks. Both the cornering forces and the engine acceleration/deceleration forces in a front drive car act on the same tire.ADVANTAGES:Better weight balance. Most rear wheel drive cars have the engine...
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