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Old 02-26-03, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by Katshot

Bottom line, as I've said a million times before, FWD is a great, economical package that can GENERALLY compete with RWD cars in 80% of normal driving, and maybe 50% of performance driving. But that's it.
Kevin, good points. I like the last one. I'd argue, though, that FWD cars meet or exceed the capabilities of RWD cars in normal driving (on the street, in the rain/snow, etc.) When you start talking about road courses, then you're right, RWD has weight distribution advantages. But in normal driving, many manufacturers have produced FWD vehicles that at least as capable as RWD vehicles.