{"id":31984,"date":"2022-10-19T04:48:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T20:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carsome.my\/news\/item\/which-drivetrain-is-the-best-for-you"},"modified":"2023-05-03T16:46:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T08:46:47","slug":"which-drivetrain-is-the-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/which-drivetrain-is-the-best-for-you","title":{"rendered":"AWD, FWD, RWD, and 4×4. Which Drivetrain is The Best For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mazdas are red, and Subarus are blue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rally Cars run on all fours,<\/span><\/p>\n

and so do some SUVs too,<\/span><\/p>\n

Four-by-fours are known for their bout,<\/span><\/p>\n

and hauling cargo is something they can\u2019t do without!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Civics and hatches all drive on the front,<\/span><\/p>\n

Which makes their cost cheaper to brunt,<\/span><\/p>\n

Some cars, they drive on the prow,<\/span><\/p>\n

To which, I say, drive a Type-R now!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mercs and Bimmers all drive from the rear,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Their opulence is what its owners hold most dear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coupes and sports are cars favored for their excitement,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet for the uncautious, might turn their joy into life endangerment!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Okay, the corny intro is over. A drivetrain may be something the average joe would not pay attention to. Nevertheless, the wide variety of drivetrains offered by manufacturers in the market all intends to serve their righteous purpose for the right driver. An average salary worker may need an economic Front-Wheel Drive car for their day-to-day commute; a petrolhead may choose an All-Wheel-Drive or Rear Wheel Drive for something fun to drive; a housewife or business owner would choose a 4×4 for its heavy cargo and high passenger count. Before you buy the right car, let\u2019s learn what these drivetrains do and how to know which drivetrain is right for you. We will be breaking it down to help you out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Drivetrain<\/span><\/h2>\n

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To start off with drivetrains, let’s begin with one of the most common drivetrains used by manufacturers. <\/span>Front-Wheel Drive<\/span><\/a> or FWD for short is a transversely-mounted engine located on the front of your vehicle. Power and torque are sent toward the front wheels of your car. Essentially, the FWD Drivetrain will be \u201cpulling\u201d your vehicle as you hit the throttle.<\/span><\/p>\n

FWD Drivetrain vehicles are popular among manufacturers due to the <\/span>simplicity<\/span><\/a> and reliability of their construction. An FWD configuration allows the engine, transmission, and drivetrain to all be housed in one unit. In addition, FWD cars are lighter due to the absence of a driveshaft and rear differential which is crucial in contrast to other vehicle drivetrains out there. A lighter car will offer better fuel economy and minimal power loss due to the lack of a drivetrain. Hence, <\/span>most economy cars<\/span><\/a> out there tend to be in FWD configuration.<\/span><\/p>\n

While there are plenty of benefits for FWD a common problem for this drivetrain is its front tires get bald easily due to where the torque exerts and sustains the vehicle\u2019s weight. On top of that, high-powered FWD cars in the Hatchback segment tend to suffer from \u201c<\/span>torque steer<\/span><\/a>\u201d A torque steer in simple terms, is an occurrence in high-torque FWD cars where the steering gets yanked to left or right under high acceleration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros<\/span><\/h3>\n