Thread: FWD vs AWD
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Old 04-14-2010, 09:11 AM
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Re: FWD vs AWD

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Originally Posted by oab_au View Post
Yes Joe, thats as far as I know from the reports that I have read.

I think you can sum up the differences between the three types of drive, by looking at the way they handle a tight corner.

The FWD has to supply all the drive force, and all the change of direction force, so the front tyres reach their slip angle earlier, to under-steer.

The 4EAT depends on how much rear drive is applied. If the pedal is down, there is more rear drive, but if it is lifted, under-steer happens.

The VTD has most of the drive from the rear, but it also has the drive to the front to pull the wheels in the direction of change, the torque split will never drop below 36/64.
This amount of drive to the front wheels varies with the amount of steering, the tighter the turn, the more drive. The practical difference is with tight turns under throttle. The car just goes around with maximum drive, and steering grip.

Though, I might be biased.
Harvey.
Yes, you are rear-biased
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