RWD Vs AWD?
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Originally Posted by SoR
Those cars are great for FWD. Evo still = 4wd unless you converted yours to fwd
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Originally Posted by SoR
Unless you drive Integra Type-R or something like that
For performance, RWD is always better than FWD. The top speed differences are trivial when compared to the better acceleration and handling that rear drive enables. AWD is arguably even better.
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Originally Posted by TurboMaestro
BAH! That's a compromise. The EVO is better than the type R, period. That's like saying "My girlfriend is great for a ****."
But what if she is ? roflmao ...
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
The ITR is an exceptional FF car. But it'd be even better if it was FR.
For performance, RWD is always better than FWD. The top speed differences are trivial when compared to the better acceleration and handling that rear drive enables. AWD is arguably even better.
For performance, RWD is always better than FWD. The top speed differences are trivial when compared to the better acceleration and handling that rear drive enables. AWD is arguably even better.
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But they also had penalties because they were lighter and they were still owning.
Who knows how RWD ITR would perform and honesty I don't care.
The point is - ITR as is (fwd) performed better than rwd competition BMWs.
Who knows how RWD ITR would perform and honesty I don't care.
The point is - ITR as is (fwd) performed better than rwd competition BMWs.
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the thread was about top end, not all-round performance. top end is all about hp/weight and aerodynamic drag. awd is usually less efficient than rwd or fwd. hence, for a given bhp rating, and with drag, gearing and all else being equal, the fwd and rwd cars have an advantage on top end speed.
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Originally Posted by Tanner_Hall
the thread was about top end, not all-round performance. top end is all about hp/weight and aerodynamic drag. awd is usually less efficient than rwd or fwd. hence, for a given bhp rating, and with drag, gearing and all else being equal, the fwd and rwd cars have an advantage on top end speed.
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Originally Posted by SoR
But they also had penalties because they were lighter and they were still owning.
Who knows how RWD ITR would perform and honesty I don't care.
The point is - ITR as is (fwd) performed better than rwd competition BMWs.
Who knows how RWD ITR would perform and honesty I don't care.
The point is - ITR as is (fwd) performed better than rwd competition BMWs.
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Originally Posted by Tanner_Hall
the thread was about top end, not all-round performance. top end is all about hp/weight and aerodynamic drag. awd is usually less efficient than rwd or fwd. hence, for a given bhp rating, and with drag, gearing and all else being equal, the fwd and rwd cars have an advantage on top end speed.
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"Correct, for top speed with all else equal, FWD > RWD > AWD."
The thing is how many AWD cars do you know of that have equal horse power to FWD cars? Almost all of the AWD cars come with way more power because of the drivetrain loss which more than makes up the difference in most cases. The type R integra for example (a $27,000 car) makes about 195 horsepower the EVO (about $29,000) comes stock with 271 and you can't tell me that the type R is in the same league as the EVO
The thing is how many AWD cars do you know of that have equal horse power to FWD cars? Almost all of the AWD cars come with way more power because of the drivetrain loss which more than makes up the difference in most cases. The type R integra for example (a $27,000 car) makes about 195 horsepower the EVO (about $29,000) comes stock with 271 and you can't tell me that the type R is in the same league as the EVO
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I hardly see how thats irrelevant and besides that even if the RWD car has MORE power than the AWD that doesn't mean its faster. Look at the Mustang Mach 1 It has just over 300 horse power but the Evo has a better 0-60 a better quarter mile and an equal top speed (comparing stock with stock). There is a lot more that determines how fast a car is than just AWD RWD FWD and the amount of horses under the hood.