Certain individuals from the old "MX3s Can't Drift" thread, would be well advised to acquaint themselves with the Forum rules regarding abusive and slanderous comments directed at me or anyone else on this thread. If you don't like the thread, leave it alone. Also, please do not boycott this thread in the hopes that I will just go away. I enjoy this FWD debate; it's fun.
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OK, I'll start where I left off on the old thread before it was shut down:
Front wheel drive car engines are positioned transversely which allows for a smaller engine compartment. However, as cars are more powerful these days, FWD becomes less attractive. Torque steer is a problem with FWD cars that exceed 250 hp. Since the MX3 GS has only 130 HP and even a KLZE-swapped MX3 has 196 hp, the car is well below the threshold of 250 hp. The Porsche 911 Turbo has 300+ hp so RWD is appropriate for that car.
Unlike RWD for winter driving, FWD allows you to apply a small amount of power to the front wheels while braking and keep the wheels turning, increasing your stopping and turning power. RWD has its place for cars with performance engines, like Cadillac, Lexus, & Mercedes.
This is a direct quote from the University of Toronto, Affinity Magazine: "FWD vehicles are also lighter, which means they tend to have better acceleration, braking, and fuel economy. And since the drive shaft doesn't need to run all the way underneath the car to reach the wheels from the engine, FWD cars can have more passenger room. FWD cars tend to have better acceleration, braking, and fuel economy."
Tiff Needel Front wheel Drive Techniques; Ford Puma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBPH94cYKO0