FWD vs RWD vs AWD: Know how to handle your junk

When considering a car to put in your stable amongst the rest of your rides or introduce as your one and only ride, there are about a million criteria to choose from.

It starts with basic choices like color and vehicle type and eventually gets to more complex decisions like drivetrain setup and availability of modifications.

This time, we check out a little demonstration that zeros in on one aspect of the performance vehicle decision-making process and elaborates on what’s what with drive axle(s).

As you know, a vehicle can be purchased in a rear-wheel-drive, front-wheel-drive, or an all-wheel-drive combination. This is a tough choice to make because none of them are perfect but they do all have their upside.

While considering factors like weight distribution and regular drivability, Randy Probst takes us inside of each possible combination and weighs out the pros and cons of each with the help of a Mazda Miata, Ford Focus ST, and Subaru WRX STI.

Which configuration are you using in your car and which do you think is ideal?