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dirtbikr6288 · 02-08-2007, 09:22 PM

No. The 4WD engine is the same exact thing as a my engine. So it's the same amount of power but it has to go to all four tires. It's a known fact that 4X4's are slower off the line.

weezer · 02-08-2007, 09:51 PM

Hm.... I know that in the car world, awd's are great in acceleration. Take the Evo for example, it gives off all the power to four tires and blasts off the line. And I assumed the 4wd engine was the same as yours.

dirtbikr6288 · 02-09-2007, 02:22 AM

It gives it more grip to the road because theirs more surface area pulling. 4WD have more torque...but that's alot different than acceleration.

Also, 4WD and AWD aren't one and the same. 4WD is where all 4 wheels are ALWAYS being powered...and AWD is a little more high-tech, where when the car feels the back tire(s) slipping, the front ones kick in. That would explain why Lambos, Evos, and Imprezas are quick off the line, because they don't use all four wheels unless they have to.

weezer · 02-09-2007, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtbikr6288

It gives it more grip to the road because theirs more surface area pulling. 4WD have more torque...but that's alot different than acceleration.

Not doubting you, but how would more torque and grip give you worse acceleration?

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Also, 4WD and AWD aren't one and the same. 4WD is where all 4 wheels are ALWAYS being powered...and AWD is a little more high-tech, where when the car feels the back tire(s) slipping, the front ones kick in. That would explain why Lambos, Evos, and Imprezas are quick off the line, because they don't use all four wheels unless they have to.

I had a feeling you'd say something about that. I know what the difference is between the two. Either way, an awd's giving off power to all 4's on the launch anyways.

odhranus · 02-09-2007, 09:31 AM

4wd helps in cars on take off to reduce spinning, basically you wont be able to wheelspin in a 4wd but in a RWD you could sit there doing a burnout forever and a day. I'd think a RWD would be quicker than a 4wd but I'm not certain on that, no idea what the difference between 4wd and AWD, always thought they were the same.

A 4wd doesnt have more torque than a 2wd, thats just to do with the engine, and will affect the acceleration of it.

My mate just bought a Fiesta Mk1 XR2 Turbo, over 20 years old but fat as f***, running 180BHP and I think it was 225lbs of torque because its got the bottom end off a 1.8.

lukekim91 · 02-16-2007, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by weezer

Why would we laugh at it? It's a respectable car. Mine's a Honda Civic. Slowest car in the world. I'm getting rid of it as soon as I find a job; gettin' a faster car.

...like all asians...

lol-i'm riding a bicycle, no shocks, no pegs, not really lucky.

taking tests to drive!

p.s. i'm back.

nando_fish2 · 02-16-2007, 06:09 AM

I've got a great 92 Buick Century:

It sucks, This is not mine, mine is red.

But yeah terrible car

odhranus · 02-16-2007, 08:58 AM

well since my car is poorly and it really isn't worth spending any money on it, my bro has found me a Citroen ZX 1.4 with 12 months MOT for £100, what more could I want? dunno what to do with my old corsa as it has a great engine in it, might find a Nova with a decent shell to stick the engine in.

odhranus · 03-22-2007, 10:58 AM

right well I rolled my corsa a week after repairing it, GREAT, actually I do mean that, rolling it means have now bought my new car, a 106 XSI 1.4, its been chipped, lowered 60mm and I LOVE IT!!

weezer · 03-22-2007, 07:56 PM

1.4!? lol. Must get great gas milage. It's pretty cool. That yellow car in the back isn't too bad either.

02-08-2007, 09:22 PM	#61 (permalink)
dirtbikr6288 PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey, US of A Posts: 2,342	No. The 4WD engine is the same exact thing as a my engine. So it's the same amount of power but it has to go to all four tires. It's a known fact that 4X4's are slower off the line. __________________

02-08-2007, 09:51 PM	#62 (permalink)
weezer Moderator<>rotaredoM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Guess Posts: 3,940	Hm.... I know that in the car world, awd's are great in acceleration. Take the Evo for example, it gives off all the power to four tires and blasts off the line. And I assumed the 4wd engine was the same as yours. __________________ Beware The Jub Jub Bird And Shun The Frumious Band

02-09-2007, 02:22 AM	#63 (permalink)
dirtbikr6288 PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey, US of A Posts: 2,342	It gives it more grip to the road because theirs more surface area pulling. 4WD have more torque...but that's alot different than acceleration. Also, 4WD and AWD aren't one and the same. 4WD is where all 4 wheels are ALWAYS being powered...and AWD is a little more high-tech, where when the car feels the back tire(s) slipping, the front ones kick in. That would explain why Lambos, Evos, and Imprezas are quick off the line, because they don't use all four wheels unless they have to. __________________

02-09-2007, 09:31 AM	#65 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,178	4wd helps in cars on take off to reduce spinning, basically you wont be able to wheelspin in a 4wd but in a RWD you could sit there doing a burnout forever and a day. I'd think a RWD would be quicker than a 4wd but I'm not certain on that, no idea what the difference between 4wd and AWD, always thought they were the same. A 4wd doesnt have more torque than a 2wd, thats just to do with the engine, and will affect the acceleration of it. My mate just bought a Fiesta Mk1 XR2 Turbo, over 20 years old but fat as f***, running 180BHP and I think it was 225lbs of torque because its got the bottom end off a 1.8. __________________ Currently in the pub.

02-16-2007, 08:58 AM	#68 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,178	well since my car is poorly and it really isn't worth spending any money on it, my bro has found me a Citroen ZX 1.4 with 12 months MOT for £100, what more could I want? dunno what to do with my old corsa as it has a great engine in it, might find a Nova with a decent shell to stick the engine in. __________________ Currently in the pub.

02-16-2007, 06:09 AM	#67 (permalink)
nando_fish2 PSP-Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 279	I've got a great 92 Buick Century: It sucks, This is not mine, mine is red. But yeah terrible car

03-22-2007, 10:58 AM	#69 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,178	right well I rolled my corsa a week after repairing it, GREAT, actually I do mean that, rolling it means have now bought my new car, a 106 XSI 1.4, its been chipped, lowered 60mm and I LOVE IT!! __________________ Currently in the pub.

03-22-2007, 07:56 PM	#70 (permalink)
weezer Moderator<>rotaredoM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Guess Posts: 3,940	1.4!? lol. Must get great gas milage. It's pretty cool. That yellow car in the back isn't too bad either. __________________ Beware The Jub Jub Bird And Shun The Frumious Band

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