The drive wheels are considered to be the drive. Cars are available in front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The type of drive that operates on the machine determines its stability on the road, maneuverability, and cross-country ability. Each type of drive has its own pros and cons.
Instructions
Step 1
Front-wheel drive is one of the most common. It is very functional and comfortable, because the front wheels are driving it. Such a drive is convenient in winter, when you need to get out of a snowdrift, which is more convenient with the front pulling wheels. On a slippery road, the center of gravity of the car with this drive is easier to move forward to avoid the front end drift.
Step 2
Rear-wheel drive is less functional in winter. But in the rest of the year the car is more manageable and comfortable to move around in it. With rear-wheel drive, there is no recoil to the steering, so the cabin is quieter. With a sharp acceleration, the car, as it were, crouches down, the rear axle is loaded. With the driving rear wheels, this load will be minimal and will not affect the stability of the car in any way. Therefore, many sports cars and business class cars have rear-wheel drive - Mercedes, BMW and others.
Step 3
Four-wheel drive (4 * 4) - all driving wheels. Most SUVs, crossovers, minivans have such a drive. Four-wheel drive gives the car more control, maneuverability, even on slippery roads. And the most important advantage of all-wheel drive vehicles is their excellent cross-country ability. On such a car, it is not scary to get stuck in a snowdrift or mud - when all the wheels are spinning, it is easier to get out. Four-wheel drive can be permanent and connected, both manually and by vehicle electronics.
Step 4
When buying a car, the choice of drive is based on the conditions in which the car will be used and for what purposes. A purely city car can do without all-wheel drive, especially since it is more wasteful in terms of consumed gasoline. If you have frequent country trips or you are an extreme lover, then the choice in favor of an all-wheel drive car is obvious. Rear-wheel drive is suitable for lovers of a comfortable soft ride who value the silence in the cabin more than cross-country ability.
