Definitions for "Front Wheel Drive"
Keywords:  drivetrain, wheel, rwd, fwd, snowy
In such a system the front wheels receive engine power. More weight is concentrated over the drive wheels and all drivetrain components are concentrated in the front of the car.
The front wheels receive engine power. FWD provides more traction than rear-wheel drive (RWD) in poor road conditions because more weight is over the drive wheels. FWD also allows better use of interior space than RWD because all drivetrain components are concentrated in the front of the car.
A vehicle having its drive wheels located on the front axle.