View Full Version : RWD vs AWD
hotboy682
06-26-2004, 03:55 PM
which one performs better when your draggin your car i know the awd adds more weight but is there a tremendouse diffrence thanx for the imput
in a drag race from a stop, AWD has an advantage because it can get more traction and pull away. from a roll, AWD becomes extra weight and drivetrain loss and doesn't help much when accelerating
KpaBap
06-26-2004, 03:58 PM
the only time where AWD helps is at the launch, once you hook up, AWD is just extra weight and drivetrain loss
just set up the RWD car properly and call it a day.
KpaBap
06-26-2004, 04:00 PM
(lol)
hotboy682
06-26-2004, 04:03 PM
thing is my cousin is trieng to decide between the 2001 bmw 325i or 325xi both are in his price rance and just wanted to see which one was gonna be faster off the line
KpaBap
06-26-2004, 04:06 PM
I haven't heard great things about the BMW awd, I'd get the RWD unless he drives in rain and snow a lot.
goldwing2000
06-27-2004, 12:46 AM
Just curious... any reason you posted this in the Mazda3 forum?
hotboy682
06-27-2004, 10:58 AM
Just curious... any reason you posted this in the Mazda3 forum?
Because you my peeps and you guys always have good info on everything
oh a little off topic do you guys know where i can buy body parts for a car online like front bumper grill ect........ thanx
oh and BTW i love my mZ3 YEllow sedan
Replica
06-27-2004, 11:00 AM
RWD is better for drag. I think most AWD cars "act" like RWD when being drag raced anyway. But look at all the pro drag cars, its a lame example, but it works for them.
depends on your technique and application it's being used for...I seen some rear wheel drive vehicles throw themselves around turns that AWD and FWD couldn't do in autocross. If he plans on driving it in the winter I'd say AWD. Has he driven either vehicle yet?
goldwing2000
06-27-2004, 11:00 PM
Because you my peeps and you guys always have good info on everything
oh a little off topic do you guys know where i can buy body parts for a car online like front bumper grill ect........ thanx
oh and BTW i love my mZ3 YEllow sedan
Ok... moved to the lounge, then.
Mikey444
07-05-2004, 07:31 AM
thing is my cousin is trieng to decide between the 2001 bmw 325i or 325xi both are in his price rance and just wanted to see which one was gonna be faster off the line
The rear wheel drive is faster off the line. And if you dont live somwhere with much snow in winter, you have no need for AWD. Think of the gas mileage with AWD too, it's a bitch.
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