FWD or RWD or AWD

A

Ant c5

New Member
Joined
Apr 17, 2003
Messages
60
Reaction score
0
Which one and why?
 
AWD systems are based on front-wheel drive vehicles and drive the vehicle with only two wheels until slippage is detected.



and I assume that you know what full time 4x4 means.
 
Originally posted by Justin Sane
AWD systems are based on front-wheel drive vehicles and drive the vehicle with only two wheels until slippage is detected.

and I assume that you know what full time 4x4 means.
Click to expand...
interesting I learn something new... always though both were the same thing cuz AWD mean All Wheel Drive... never knew it were based on slippage... cool
 
Originally posted by Justin Sane
AWD systems are based on front-wheel drive vehicles and drive the vehicle with only two wheels until slippage is detected.



and I assume that you know what full time 4x4 means.
Click to expand...

Some AWD systems are based on rear-drive cars too.....take the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32 to R34). Even though they are based off the rear-drive GTS-25t's, they have the additional awd system installed in it along with 4wheel steering.

Mercedes AWD (4Matic) are based on rear-drive mechanicals too.


and I should add that the current Porsche 911 Turbo is also AWD even though the motor's in the back.

so thus it aint only front-drives that AWD's are based on. Just adding my 2 cents worth.
 
Originally posted by sablescort
Some AWD systems are based on rear-drive cars too.....take the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32 to R34). Even though they are based off the rear-drive GTS-25t's, they have the additional awd system installed in it along with 4wheel steering.

Mercedes AWD (4Matic) are based on rear-drive mechanicals too.


and I should add that the current Porsche 911 Turbo is also AWD even though the motor's in the back.

so thus it aint only front-drives that AWD's are based on. Just adding my 2 cents worth.
Click to expand...

Thank for pointing that out. :thumb:



you have porsche 911? :cool:
I am curious how many percent front to rear torque distribution for porsche's awd? I am just wondering.
 
Originally posted by illustrator
is FWD good for on the icy road than RWD?
Click to expand...


no, Skills + RWD is better than FWD on road.

Yes it takes lot of skills to drive RWD vehicles, but you get better control than you ever would with fwd.
 
Originally posted by Justin Sane
Thank for pointing that out. :thumb:



you have porsche 911? :cool:
I am curious how many percent front to rear torque distribution for porsche's awd? I am just wondering.
Click to expand...

<---Too broke to own a Porsche

but as far as I know is the 911 Turbo's F/R torque is about 45% front 55% rear by my estimate.

I suggest u pay a visit to the Porsche dealer and pick up a catalog for both the 911 Turbo and Cayenne. The catalog may have details on the Porsche AWD system than I will ever know or visit http://www.porsche.com
 
Last edited:
I prefer either full time 4x4 or FWD either way... I drove in double heavy blizzard from Kansas City to Denver 2 year ago in my Saturn wagon car, I saw many moron lost control of their car. If I stop the car then I would be stuck but had to keep going and going until I found a hotel for the night...
 
Uh...I learned something about RWD. My ford ranger got stuck in snow one day. I tried to drive it forward and it wouldn't go..so when I did backup..it did it more easier. I guess it ran better doing FWD. :D
 
My old Duelly was RWD. My 2 current vehicles are FWD cuz that is what they are. Majority of vehicles are FWD now, so we have lil choice. LOL
 
FWD = Front Wheel Drive
RWD = Rear Wheel Drive
AWD = All Wheel Drive

Am I right? If so, then it doesn't really matter to me, since it's all up to my husband. :mrgreen:
 
Originally posted by ChelEler
FWD = Front Wheel Drive
RWD = Rear Wheel Drive
AWD = All Wheel Drive

Am I right? If so, then it doesn't really matter to me, since it's all up to my husband. :mrgreen:
Click to expand...


Lol..you mean you drive and he push?? Or I might have gave you an idea. ha ha :laugh2: :laugh2:
 
Back
Top