What are the disadvantages of rear wheel drive?
I’m making a pro-con list before I decide whether I should get a car with rear wheel drive. I know what the pros are. What are the disadvantages of rear wheel drive?
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Answer provided by
Nick Kunze
Answered on Aug 03, 2022
Disadvantages to rear wheel drive cars include a decrease in available interior space, as there will be more space taken up by the transmission tunnel and driveshaft. The same goes for trunk space. Rear wheel drive cars are also usually heavier than front wheel drive cars.
Plus, rear wheel drive cars can be more difficult to handle in wet or snowy conditions.
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