Rear-wheel drive (RWD) or front-wheel drive (FWD)? Usually, you don't choose-- you find a car you like, and it has one or the other.
Is drive line worth noting when investing in a car? All-wheel drive has clear uses, if you need added traction for snow or mud, but when you've only got two power wheels, does it matter which pair they are?
RWD is often found in sporty vehicles. It gives greater traction during quick acceleration, and offers better weight balance for precision cornering. For the full sports car experience, RWD vehicles tend to oversteer-- the rear wheels slide, allowing for drift turns.
FWD is found on... just about everything else. One reason for this is lower cost of manufacturing, but it isn't just price points that make FWD better for the average driver. Because these vehicles tend to be front-heavy, they get better traction in snow and other slippery conditions. In hard corners, these cars tend to understeer, which is easier to correct for those of us who don't drive race cars regularly.
Whichever drive line you prefer, we've got options for you in our extensive used inventory at AutoCenters St. Charles.
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