When it comes to powering up your car, you can look to the powertrain for options. Front-wheel drive vehicles mean that the car is pulled forward by sending power to the front wheels. In a rear-wheel drive configuration, power is sent through the driveshaft to the rear differential, which provides more horsepower.
With front-wheel drive, most cars are smaller, such as a compact-class or small sedan. You won’t be able to get huge acceleration at start, but it does build over time and many FWD vehicles can go over 120 mph. However, it’s nothing like the power and acceleration in a rear-wheel drive vehicle, which pushes the car forward. In addition, RWD vehicles tend to have better handling, which is why you might see this configuration for SUVs, trucks, and vans. However, all-wheel drive is becoming more popular as automakers come out with new ways to configure your drivetrain to the road you’re on.
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