FRONT/REAR WHEEL DRIVE

FRONT WHEEL

• Engine
• Transmission
• Differential
• Wheels
• Most common in passenger cars

REAR WHEEL

• Common in trucks and SUV's
• Driveshaft transmits power to the back wheels

WHEN IS FRONT BEST?

• Less weight
• Less production cost
• Better fuel economy
• Better traction

WHEN IS REAR WHEEL DRIVE BEST?

• Better initial acceleration
• Weight transfers, causing a boosting traction
• Equal weight distribution

WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU?

• Pickups need to have rear wheel
• Don't buy a "10% car"
• Everyday-front wheel
• Work-rear wheel