The battle between FWD and RWD last for 50 years. I’m writing this essay to prove that the RWD is the correct layout for 2WD vehicles. Customers are confused by the matter of which wheels actually drive the vehicle, and which is best for their particular needs. There are four main drive forms: front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Each has its advantages, and no single layout is best for all situations. Normally, sedan are based on the FWD and the RWD, the other two are used for SUV and trucks. The issue of whether customers should buy FWD and RWD cars is complex and controversial. Different people hold different ideas due to their drive experience and consumers attitudes. On one hand, lots of people believe that only RWD cars represent Luxury and high-performance. On the other hand, the car made on FWD are much cheaper and popular. However, most of customers are blind and ignorant on it. Many of them don’t even know the automobile layout of their sedan after use it for decades. From the literal meaning, with RWD, the rear wheels drive the vehicle. RWD appear with the invention of automobiles. Before 1950s the RWD are the most common way for cars, like the well-known VW Beetle and Ford Model T. Thereafter with popularizing of FWD and 4WD, the proportion of RWD vehicles decreased dramatically. Currently, only trucks, sports cars and luxury cars are still based on RWD. FWD, which means front wheels drive, are more popular now because it’s cheaper than RWD. Although both of the ways have couple of pros and cons, I will definitely pick RWD. There is no doubt that luxury and top grade cars like Mercedes-Benzes and BMW who are experienced in automobile industry will choose R... ... middle of paper ... ...WD cars are definitely worth for 2WD sedans’ consumers. Some people may insist that the FWD cars are cheaper than RWD cars. However, as the RWD cars are cheap to repair and fun to drive, there is no doubt that they should be the first choice for both auto companies and consumers. I believe that you will feel much safer in RWD cars in the future. References Silver, S. (2010). How to Determine if Your Car Is Front or Rear Wheel Drive. Wikihow.com. Retrieved from http://www.wikihow.com/Determine-if-Your-Car-Is-Front--or-Rear-Wheel-Drive Brauer, K. (2009). What Wheel Drive. Edmunds inside Line. Retrieved from http://www.edmunds.com/car-technology/what-wheel-drive.html Frere, P. (1992). From Slipping to Sliding. Sports Car and Competition Driving, 67 Quiroga, T. (2010). 2011 Audi RS5 vs. 2010 BMW M3, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Comparison Tests. Car and Driver, 56-64
Either car is a buyers deal, but one through my experiences is superior over the other. Through personal observations of each model, test driving the cars, I have concluded that the Z/28 is most suitable.
Detroit asserts that the Cadillac engine system is responsible for cost reduction especially with regard to the Cadillac maintenance (73). This owes to the fact that the flexible logistics of installation and low consumption of fuel guarantee savings. This vehicle’s engine is efficient due to the fact that it is safe to drive at high and low speeds. The brake system of this vehicle does not require electromagnetic fields in order to function. The model in question is also fitted with emergency tools, which help in case of skidding. These tools include the braking cruise control. Cadillac’s brake system is light unlike other vehicles’ brake systems, and this enhances swiftness in driving the Cadillac. Additionally, this model does not have the shortcoming of fuel loss especially through drags. The Cadillac has Eigen solver system, which is responsible for squeal analysis. In this regard, the need for programming is eliminated. The thermoregulation ensures that the braking system’s heat is controlled. Furthermore, the thermoregulation amplifies the computation performance of squeal. The engine...
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But there appears to be an escalating problem with SUVs. As Americans thirst for more of the power and comfort they provide, we are refraining from using proper caution while driving SUVs. These vehicles provide a false sense of security for drivers when faced by inclement driving situations. Because of the feature of four-wheel drive, drivers automatically assume safety. These vehicles are also very dangerous to the other vehicles on the road. By observing the trends and facts one will see that Sport Utility Vehicles are a major cause of the increasing danger on the roads today.
Disk and drum brakes are the two types used in cars. Drum brakes are very good to have on your rear axel but not as effective on the front where better balance and heat dissipation is a must.
...rformance of petrol engines may be better for a sport car, but in the end the efficiency
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Cars are large objects of great mass which can reach very fast velocities, this can be a dangerous combination if the physics aren’t correct. Seeing as there is over 1.2 billion cars world wide, physicians have put much detail into aspects of cars to make them as safe as possible. In the paragraphs below I will be be briefly discussing different aspects of the everyday automobile and its safety.
In my family we have been blessed in having nine cars, most of which are classic cars. The two cars I had to pick from was a 1978 Chevy Camaro Z28 or a 1988 Pontiac Formula Firebird. The only catch was that neither one was a finished car. Bither were torn apart for restoration. The camaro we had been working on, but still needed lots of work. The firebird on the other hand we had just bought from a junkyard in Little Rock AR. I took into consideration that they would both need a lot of work but we didn’t know how much was needed. Both cars had manual transmissions, good handling, good looks, horsepower, AC, but both didn’t have the best fuel economy. The Camaro got 16 mpg while the Firebird got 20 mpg. Both cars had a good amount of part availability but we had three Firebirds so we had way more parts for it.
There are many different automobile companies providing buyers with many styles of cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles. Toronto Star January 14, 2005 present ways to approach the automotive buying process. There are many different surveys, crash reports, and rating systems comparing different companies and their vehicles. Things you should look for when reading these published articles are who conducted the study? Who paid for it? Who gains from it? Who loses? These are all things to keep eye on as some automotive companies will run their own surveys making their products seem overpowering against the competition. Some prove their products are safer then the competition where the competition has been proven time and time again to make that survey seem inaccurate.
Hyundai’s development has been driven by incomes due to huge volume combined with mechanical soundness, consistent advancements and better strategies. At present, Hyundai has a huge line of vehicles catering to the requirements of numerous customers. Considering the varying needs of Indian clients, the organization constantly satisfies the desires of customers by offering them mechanically advanced vehicles which provide them value for money viz-a-viz the products offered by other players in the Industry. Assessing the performance of Hyundai Motor in recent past, Hyundai Motor will be the pioneer in Indian Vehicle
For a rear wheel drive vehicle, the rear tires handle the engine dynamics while the front only needs to handle the steering forces. Figure 2, depicts the vehicle model schematic for a rear drive vehicle. The states of the model are x = [x y 〖 ]〗^T , where (x; y) are the centre point coordinates of the rear axle, is the heading angle of the car body with respect to the x-axis. In figure 2, the angle is the steering angle of the front wheels, and can be referred as a control input. The distance between the front and the rear axles is represented by l. The following mathematical model describes the kinematic relationship of the rear-wheel drive ground vehicle: [1]
Utility Terrain Vehicles are with 4 or 6 low-pressure tires and provided with a steering wheel. Whereas All-Terrain Vehicles are steered with a handlebar. ATV`s are provided with handlebar throttle and footbrake. Whereas in UTV´s accelerator and brake pedals are provided, just like in a normal car. UTV´s are capable of carrying two or more person, whereas ATV´s are restricted to one or two persons. In contrast with the ATV´s straddled seating system, UTV´s are provided with Bucket or Bench seats for at least two occupants and belt guides for passenger’s safety. In addition, UTV´s are developed with Rollover protection system (ROPS) to protect the occupants from the rollover of the vehicle. Rollover protection system, when properly combined with the fastened seat belts can effectively prevent the occupants from serious injuries in vehicle rollovers. All-terrain Vehicles are not supplied with the occupant safety systems and is resulting in major injuries and deaths of the occupants in vehicle
The idea of front wheel driven cars was not embraced immediately by major car manufacturers, though, since having all the driving mechanisms placed right under or in front of the engine added complexity in production and maintenance that was not worth the extra gas mileage. It was when the gasoline shortage hit America in the early 1980s that the front wheel drive car first became popular. Chevrolet first implemented the system in its "Citation," in 1979, which became an...