Thread: rwd vs fwd??
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Old 04-07-2010, 03:43 AM   #4
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FWD is cheaper to build and more efficient to run. It is a bit lighter and allows for more compact vehicle packaging (especially for cars with inline 4 cylinder engines). In other words, from a practicality and manufacturing standpoint, it is superior.

RWD provides better handling and acceleration characteristics. So, for performance it is the better choice (and why I shake my head when I hear about "FWD performance").
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