What is Front-Wheel Drive vs. Rear-Wheel Drive?

The front-wheel-drive refers to motor vehicle transmission, where the engines send all the power to the car’s front wheel. While in the rear-wheel-drive, all the transmission power is sent to the back wheels. These set-ups come with their advantages and disadvantages.

A front-wheel-drive car is usually very light, especially when driving uphill, which improves gasoline consumption. However, the front-wheel-drive cars have a poor acceleration compared to the rear-drive. Their handling is more difficult because all the car's weight is accumulated upfront.

The rear-wheel-drive tends to have cheap maintenance. The acceleration of this set-up is quicker because the weight of the car is evenly distributed. You will also find that drifting the vehicle, although highly not recommended, will be more comfortable than the forward drive. However, the rear-drive leaves a smaller space for the back seat and the trunk. It also gets more difficult to maneuver during the rainy season since the rear wheel pushes the car instead of pulling it.