TheZ
14/01/2003, 06h16
An all wheel drive setup is ideal for many different types of racing. The powerful Lancer Evolution VII for example, an all wheel drive car, is going to have an advantage on any type of straight away. This gives the car the ability to launch more effectively from a complete stop. However, all wheel drive is not always the best alternative for downhill racing. Yes, all wheel drive will allow you to exit a corner quickly, and pull away on any straight away faster than a car with rear wheel drive, but a rear wheel car like the FD3S, Sil80, Silvia, the FC, or even the underpowered Sprinter Trueno will have superior handling when drifting. Usually an all wheel drive car, with all wheel steering, like the R33 GT-R can't be out handled. It is not the best choice for drifting because its all wheel drive won't allow you to drift properly. The emergency brake drift or clutch kick is nearly impossible to tackle in an all wheel setup. We all know how the clutch kick is executed; depress the clutch pedal while entering a corner in order to upset the traction of your rear tires. Usually this will slam your car into a rear wheel slid. Well, with all wheel steering, your rear tires and driveline are automatically going to recover from this. It is not impossible to perform the clutch kick or e-brake drift in an all wheel drive car, but it is more difficult. The FD3S is such an effective drift machine because of it superior torque distribution and its immense horsepower per pound ratio. Its turbo power will allow it to pull out of corners quick enough in order to compete with the superior handling of the cars like the Evo or Skyline. I would say that a car with an all wheel drive setup is not the best choice for drifting. It is hard to smoothly make an effective drift without violently throwing the rear of your car around, in an all wheel drive setup. It does have its benefits, but overall, rear wheel is my drift choice.