A vehicle is equipped with one of our drivetrain systems, which include front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. These systems are the most common, and both have advantages and disadvantages. Vehicles with FWD send engine power to the front wheels, and vehicles with RWD send power from the engine to the back wheels. Vehicles with FWD are being pulled by the front tires, and cars with RWD are being pushed by the back tires.
Front-wheel drive is seen in most vehicles. This drivetrain system helps enhance fuel economy, and it's beneficial because it can emit less carbon dioxide than other drivetrain systems. In addition, vehicles that have FWD systems have a better grip in the snow than vehicles with RWD.
If your vehicle has RWD, then the front wheels don’t receive power, which means they are freer to maneuver. RWD vehicles also have a more even weight distribution. One disadvantage of RWD vehicles is that they are more likely to lose traction on slippery surfaces.