which drive is more reliable in automobile, front wheel drive or rear wheel drive?

Answer 1

I DON'T THINK THERE IS MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE IN RELIABILITY.. THINK OF REAR DRIVE CAR MODELS--LEXUS LS 460, LEXUS IS . MOST HIGHER POWERED CARS FOR DYNAMIC REASONS IS GOING TO REAR DRIVE. V-8 POWER IS NOT HARNESSED VERY WELL IN FRONT- DRIVE FORMAT. WITH THE SOPHISTICATED TRACTION CONTROLS ON THESE CARS THEY DO VERY WELL IN POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS. FRONT DRIVE HAS IT PLACE BUT PHYSICS WORKS AGAINST IT. FRONT DRIVE IS VERY GOOD IN ALOT OF APPLICATIONS--AND DOES WELL IN POOR WEATHER BECAUSE OF ENGINE WEIGHT ON THE DRIVE WHEELS. FRONT DRIVE HAS TO DO ALOT IT HAS TO STEER AND APPLY POWER AND BRAKE THAT IS WHERE FRONT-DRIVE COMES UP SHORT. REAR DRIVE TAKES THOSE DYNAMICS AWAY---ALLOWING ALL FOUR WHEELS TO WORK--INSTEAD OF THE BURDEN BEING ON THE FRONT WHEELS.

Answer 2

You didn't ask witch was better in the snow and ice so I dont know why these people are answering this stuff! Rear wheel drive Is more reliable and lasts much longer than front wheel drive with front wheel drive you are always replacing the C V joints with rear wheel drive the rear end lasts as long as you own the car its much more durable!

Answer 3

Front wheel drive because the drive train is all enclosed and it has fewer moving parts. also throttle response is better with front wheel drive cars because their is less moving parts to make slope in the drive train. Rear engine and mid engine cars are also better than front engine rear wheel drive cars they also are just as simple as front wheel drive cars. The disadvantage of front wheel drive is that the cars center of gravity is closer to the front of the car wich is not good for cornering or drag racing. If you push a front wheel drive car too hard in turns than the front end will break traction and the car will simply go straight instead of turning how ever you can easily regain control by give the car a little gas which will bring the car back into control but you have to be careful that the car does not regain traction too quickly and shoot in the other direction. IN drag racing front wheel drive cars are the worst for drag racing exspeacaly if you have a high powered engine. The cars wheght will go to the back of the car when you accelerate which meens that their is very little weight on the front wheels which will result in poor launches and lots of tire spin. Front engine rear wheel drive cars are good for drag racing because when you accelerate all of the cars weight will go to the back tires and help the tires bight into the road. also the car will handle better becaseu the cars drive train takes up the most of the length of the car wich meens that the cars center of gravity will be more centered how ever if you push a rear wheel drive car in a turn and you give the car too much gas than the back of the car will loose traction and the car will over steer or spin out. If you don't know what you are doing than you can get your self into allot of trouble. rear engine cars are good for drag racing because the weight of the engine is right on the rear tires but if you have too much horse power than the car will wheelie very easily. also rear engine cars have unpredictable handling. they can spin out at a moments notice. Older Porsches had this problem but they have it under controle with the new cars. Todays traction control and stabilty controls have solved the handling problems. Mid engine cars have the best handling because the engine is in the middle of the car they are also the best for drag racing top fuel rail cars use mid engine configurations because they have the best balance and the best traction.

Answer 4

Rear-wheel-drive is more reliable, and also less expensive to repair. Front-wheel-drive is more complex, and the Constant Velocity joints are prone to wear.

Front-wheel-drive cars have to jamb both the engine and transmission into the front of the car, so there is less space to work which makes repair costs higher. Front-drive cars may be easier for the average driver to use, and deliver slightly higher MPG, but rear-drive is best for high-performance driving, overall reliability, and cost of repair.

Answer 5

The most recent thinking is that front wheel is better than rear wheel, that four wheel or all wheel is better than front wheel. Front wheel is preferred due to the engine weight assisting the tires in maintaining traction.

Answer 6

Front wheel drive is more efficient because the weight is over the driving wheels. They are very expensive to repair though.

Answer 7

Front wheel. Your weight is over the drive wheels, and pulls the car along. Much better in nasty weather.

Answer 8

the front wheel rigidity for me. ok you could carry out a touch severe drifting in a rear wheel rigidity vehicle yet apparently can pass right into a spin truly fairly if pushed slightly too a lot on favourite roads. also,in this snowy climate i'd favor the front wheel because the load is at the front with the steerage wheels. yet, that is in simple terms an opinion.

Answer 9

Front Wheel Drive, considering the engine and front of the car gives more wieght to the front tires, giving more grip. Great for rain and snow. Hope this helps:)

Answer 10

I dont know but rear wheel drive is way more fun to drive ;)