Thread: rwd vs fwd??
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Old 04-07-2010, 05:34 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by DGthe3 View Post
I don't consider AWD to be superior at all. Heavier, higher losses, and tendency towards understeer, more nose weight. Biggest advantage it has is in low speed acceleration (or other low traction situations). Beyond that, I see it as a hindrance.


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Yes it's heavier and loses a little more power, however the only situation where that loss power would be needed is usually top speed runs. On tracks, top speed isn't a number one priority because acceleration and handling come well before that worry.
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