DO FWD cars actually feel different than RWD when driving

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Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: preslove
Somewhat offtopic: What's the cheapest rwd model made today? Can you get one for under $19 grand? Also, WTH are fwd cars cheaper than RWD?

Probably the least expensive RWD car in America right now is the base Miata.

FWD cars are cheaper because they cost slightly less to manufacture (mainly materials cost because of the space savings) and because inexpensive cars are typically small in terms of exterior dimensions which makes the packaging efficiency of FWD a superior choice for vehicles where space is the most important factor. Look at the exterior dimensions of the Mustang and then get inside. It's very small inside for its size because the RWD drivetrain takes up a lot of room. A Focus is dimensionally smaller on the outside, but offers more room inside because it's FWD. Inexpensive cars are FWD because of both the cost advantage and the space-saving.

ZV

OOOOOOOOOOOOH is that why the old Dodge Dart we had growing up had a big raised portion going down the middle of the interior cabin, heading towards the back?