Why the front-wheel drive?

Virtually any differences in the design of some cars lead to bitter disputes. This applies to the fuel used to operate the internal combustion engine, the side from which There is a steering wheel, and so on. A very common reason today for a dispute is the choice between second-hand Japanese equipment and a new domestic one. But most of all people (even not very versed in the device avtomoboliya) are arguing about what is better: the front-wheel drive or the rear?

This can be said endlessly, since each side can lead a bunch of arguments in favor of its own version. Often in such discussions it is simply impossible to put an end, because if there is a difference in the drive, then each of the options has fans who are ready to defend their point of view.

In the automotive industry, the front drive is divided , rear and full. There are also various variations that may apply to one of the above. Each of them has its pros and cons. For example, to implement drift the front-wheel drive will not allow. But few people remember this until you have to maneuver on a slippery or wet road.

It is worth noting that in emergency situations to exit the bend each type of drive requires special actions from the driver, often they have cardinal differences. In order to get out of the skid, the front-wheel drive forces the driver to press the accelerator pedal, while on the rear-drive car , on the contrary, it is necessary to drop the gas. That is why in the western driving schools the classes are divided into two stages and train their cadets with the subtleties of driving in any situation.

The front drive did not exist until some time. Previously, the engine was installed longitudinally on the machines, as it facilitated the connection of the propeller shaft to the rear axle. But today the situation is different, and the torque in the front-drive cars from the engine is transmitted directly to the wheels.

Due to good maneuverability the popularity of such a car in recent years is growing more and more. Recently, from Germany came the news that on BMW front-wheel drive will also be installed. Most likely, a part of such cars of this brand will reach 40% of the total by 2020. This is unusual to hear, because all the time BMW was engaged in the production of rear- or, maximum, four-wheel drive cars.

Probably, the front-wheel drive attracts drivers with its advantages. And although the organization of high-quality drift, the front-wheel drive does not allow, but the car is better suited to steering, more convenient to manage in winter, and also this system is cheaper, light and simple. The latter affects the final price of the car. BMW plans to install a front-wheel drive for its cars in a short time.

It is fair to say that such a system is not ideal. Because of its design, it increases the radius of the turn, and also the vibration of the motor is strongly felt in the car's interior. During acceleration, the steering wheel may be shaken.