8 Reasons Why RWD Is King

1. It makes three-point turns a thing of the past

By having no driveshafts attached to the front wheels, you’ll be able to turn around in tight places. Of course, you can speed things up with a heavy right foot.

2. You get better steering feel

You don’t get any of that nasty torque-steer like you do in FWD machines, so you can control the front wheels through a smooth and precise rack.

3. It allows for better weight distribution

Having the gearbox further towards the back and the differential at the rear wheels results in a more even weight distribution. This doesn’t only help with handling, but also lets you balance an MX-5 on a ramp with your buddy.

4. It improves traction

As weight shifts to the rear axle when you accelerate, the driven wheels gain even more grip. This will come in handy when you pop the clutch at 4000rpm. RIP drivetrain!

5. It's more rewarding to drive on the limit

Some RWD sports cars can be real handfuls. Getting the maximum out of them without unsettling the car requires a lot of skill but results in ultimate satisfaction.

6. RWD cars tend to be easier to work on

Not having everything cramped into one square metre makes it easier to work on some drivetrain components. You’ll be grateful for this if things go wrong.

7. It's simply much more fun

“For reasons that are extremely difficult to explain to normal human beings, petrolheads prefer oversteer.” - Jeremy Clarkson

8. You don't see the tree that kills you

Making a habit of kicking the back end out will inevitably result in wrapping your car around a tree. Don’t worry though, RWD will make sure you don’t have to stare death in the eyes.