Quote:
Originally Posted by serialk11r
Traction would depend on wheelbase and mass distribution though. Having a lot of weight over the rear is more useful if there's less weight transfer to the rear with lower center of gravity or longer wheelbase.
I have yet to drive a 911 but I loved how my 44/56 MR2 handled. Rotates very fast when wheels are slipping, and the rear grips like crazy. FR cars like the twins are alright but the rear feels noticeably lighter.
|
Yeah, slightly front-biased FR cars like the twins and the 240sx/Silvia are biased to be predictable and easier to slide around due to having more time to correct mistakes/countersteer. Cars like the FD RX7 and S2000 are meant to be all around more agile... they rotate faster, but also give you less time to correct errors...... the farther back you go the more agile they get..... but like you said, a longer wheelbase will make them easier to control. For example, the original NSX is something like 42/58, but has a longer wheelbase than your MR2.