fwd and rwd again

[C M Smith <cmsmith@domain.elided>]

The fact is the fwd outperforms the rwd until you get to drifting the car. 
The geometry of the drive wheels relative to the central axis of the car 
means fwd will ALWAYS out corner rwd right up to the point you need to 
slide the car to point it down the next straight. This means that for the 
street fwd will always be superior to rwd. Anybody who thinks different 
just doesn't do the math let alone actually drive back to back fwd against rwd.

Awd is problematic because it sometimes acts like fwd and sometimes like 
rwd. Generally it will be slower than both because of the weight problem. 
However, awd does allow for some very determined driving in bad conditions. 
If you are in snow or on ice or gravel, or wet road, awd is unbeatable. It 
requires some special driving techniques (as does fwd) if you are drifting 
the car for maximum speed on a circuit of come kind. In the real world 
however, even fast drivers do not drift their cars. It just isn't safe to 
drive that close to the edge. Drive fwd fast and you'll see the advantages.
Michael Smith
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
91 Alfa 164L, White, original owner

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