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Originally Posted by Ocean's SI
I was just thinking about why Honda made the Civic and the SI 60 front 40 rear weigt distribution, while like BMW always touts how their app. 50 50 is so much better for handling and going thru the turns.
I understand that FWD all the weight is in the front, but I'm sure they could have gotten is closer than 60 40. Like the battery, some elec components, and whatever else could have went in the back...??
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Honda: Largely economy minded front wheel drive cars. Commuter cars. Cheap
BMW: "Luxury" brand, traditional RWD layout. Sold as "The Ultimate Driving Machines" Not so cheap.
Kinda like apples and oranges.
To make a front wheel drive car with 50-50 weight distribution would be an impressive feat, and probably not cheap for the consumer.