Front Wheel Drive v/s Rear Wheel Drive - Page 2 - Team-BHP

ananthkamath · 28th October 2005, 08:57

Everyone somehow forgot the Standard Herald, 2000 & the Sipani Dolphin...

Rishi · 28th October 2005, 11:54

Please make me understand:

Rear Engine + RWD = everybodys happy

Front Engine + RWD = power Losses??

Front engine + FWD = cheaper, economical cars??

Shan2nu · 28th October 2005, 12:21

Quote:

Rear Engine + RWD = everybodys happy

Front Engine + RWD = power Losses??

Front engine + FWD = cheaper, economical cars??

Mid Engine + RWD = Shan2nu is happy. Lol

Shan2nu

Rtech · 28th October 2005, 12:32

Cheap way to get RWD=Drive in reverse!

2fast4u · 28th October 2005, 15:16

the rwd has a lot of fun factor when u wanna screech tyres at signals, roundabouts and fuel pump exits.

it really looks kinda stupid when u do the same thing in a fwd.

gawd i'm damn happy about my rwd nissan. power loss is marginally felt when u have 190hp.

2fast4u · 28th October 2005, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtech

Cheap way to get RWD=Drive in reverse!

why drive in reverse. Have a Steering column fitted to the rear seat, now engage R gear - bingo u're driving forward.

veyron1 · 30th October 2005, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by shan2nu

Mid Engine + RWD = Shan2nu is happy. Lol

mid-engine + AWD = grinning from ear-to-ear veyron....LOL...

devarshi84 · 1st November 2005, 03:09

RWD rocks and FWD sucks if you are a driver

RWD sucks and FWD rocks if you are a commuter.

thats the simplest logic I can give you.

some rear wheel drive sedans.

Old fiats, padminis,118ne,contessa,Ambassador,bmw's,mercedes( maybe volvos and audis)
and all the suvs

rest are FWD

Mpower · 1st November 2005, 07:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtech

Cheap way to get RWD=Drive in reverse!

Now you've also got RWS (rear wheel steering)

Rudra Sen · 1st November 2005, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrie

1. In many RWD cars, the differential shaft intrudes into the passenger cabin at the rear thereby hindering leg space for the middle passenger

Harrie, the bulge what we see running along the floor has nothing to do with the space for connecting shaft to differential. That bulge is only to strengthen the floor panel.
Front wheel drive cars also have that bulge.

ananthkamath · 1st November 2005, 18:58

No sir Harrie's right.....usually in RWD cars the projecting hump's purpose is to clear the driveshaft as the axle moves through its full travel.

Rudra Sen · 1st November 2005, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ananthkamath

No sir Harrie's right.....usually in RWD cars the projecting hump's purpose is to clear the driveshaft as the axle moves through its full travel.

Thambi, I'm not exactly buying this logic. You'll see the same design in FWD cars also. Besides, one senior engineer from HM (don't laugh) told me this long back.

2fast4u · 1st November 2005, 21:03

the bulge in FWD is there as said by u could be for increasing the floor strength but in RWD the bulge is very much noticeable and YES it does affect the middle passenger. I have a Nissan and it almost halves the car in two sections. But i am not much worried on that. End of Day the RWD rocks be it as a drivers car or commuter.

Mpower · 1st November 2005, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

. You'll see the same design in FWD cars also. Besides, one senior engineer from HM (don't laugh) told me this long back.

You're right, even FWD cars have the bulge, but this is to route the exhuast pipes and fuel lines to the back. The bulge in a RWD car will be much larger since its houses the prop-shaft.

Now, on RWDs with solid axle (like Amby) the bulge is even larger because the prop moves up and down with the axle.

The bulge is used for strengthing sheet panels are the little ones that you find for example on the roofs of some vans. They look like little gutters and the techinical term for it is beads.

v1p3r · 1st November 2005, 22:59

As far as I can see, everyone loves RWD here. Now, we all know that RWD is more of a purist's choice, but how many of us have the skill to control an RWD on a rainy night around a corner?

Me, give me AWD on my Lambos or Skylines...

28th October 2005, 08:57	#16 (permalink)
ananthkamath BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 986 View My Garage	Everyone somehow forgot the Standard Herald, 2000 & the Sipani Dolphin... __________________ Miata Turbo Is GO!!

28th October 2005, 12:32	#19 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	Cheap way to get RWD=Drive in reverse! __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

28th October 2005, 15:16	#20 (permalink)
2fast4u BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: pune / Bahrain Posts: 447 View My Garage	fun factor unlimited the rwd has a lot of fun factor when u wanna screech tyres at signals, roundabouts and fuel pump exits. it really looks kinda stupid when u do the same thing in a fwd. gawd i'm damn happy about my rwd nissan. power loss is marginally felt when u have 190hp. __________________ 332kmph 1999 unrestricted GSXR1300R ROYAL ENFIELD MACHISMO 1992 636 RB20DET NISSAN

1st November 2005, 03:09	#23 (permalink)
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 2,948 View My Garage	RWD rocks and FWD sucks if you are a driver RWD sucks and FWD rocks if you are a commuter. thats the simplest logic I can give you. some rear wheel drive sedans. Old fiats, padminis,118ne,contessa,Ambassador,bmw's,mercedes( maybe volvos and audis) and all the suvs rest are FWD __________________ boyracer.blogspot.com

1st November 2005, 18:58	#26 (permalink)
ananthkamath BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 986 View My Garage	No sir Harrie's right.....usually in RWD cars the projecting hump's purpose is to clear the driveshaft as the axle moves through its full travel. __________________ Miata Turbo Is GO!!

28th October 2005, 11:54	#17 (permalink)
Rishi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 52	Please make me understand: Rear Engine + RWD = everybodys happy Front Engine + RWD = power Losses?? Front engine + FWD = cheaper, economical cars??

1st November 2005, 21:03	#28 (permalink)
2fast4u BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: pune / Bahrain Posts: 447 View My Garage	the bulge in FWD is there as said by u could be for increasing the floor strength but in RWD the bulge is very much noticeable and YES it does affect the middle passenger. I have a Nissan and it almost halves the car in two sections. But i am not much worried on that. End of Day the RWD rocks be it as a drivers car or commuter. __________________ 332kmph 1999 unrestricted GSXR1300R ROYAL ENFIELD MACHISMO 1992 636 RB20DET NISSAN

1st November 2005, 22:59	#30 (permalink)
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,147 View My Garage	As far as I can see, everyone loves RWD here. Now, we all know that RWD is more of a purist's choice, but how many of us have the skill to control an RWD on a rainy night around a corner? Me, give me AWD on my Lambos or Skylines... __________________ *I've lost my phone. Please PM me your phone number if I'm on your contact list.*

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