When picking out a car, performance features should always be checked first. Do you want a fuel-efficient, easy-to-drive car or are you looking for more power and towing capacity? There is truly a difference when looking at the drivetrains in newer vehicles. Front-wheel drive vehicles are lower cost and more fuel-efficient, but they lack the startup acceleration and towing capabilities of an RWD vehicle.
This is all due to the differences in a configuration for FWD and RWD. With an FWD vehicle, the power is shifted from the engine via the transmission to the front wheels. In an RWD vehicle, it’s the opposite. The power moves to the back wheels through the transmission and driveshaft, resulting in the car pushing itself forward.
Essentially, you’ll get more horsepower and a higher towing capacity from an RWD, but FWD may be more your style if you want fuel efficiency. You can test drive all kinds of cars at our Prattville location. At Pigg Enterprises, we take pride in our customer service and can’t wait to share our latest vehicles with you.
