Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD

[Werner Fehlauer]

In addition to making it cheaper to build cars, FWD also made the cars 
lighter for the same interior volume by eliminating frame and support 
structure for the traditional WD stuff.  And it also made good business 
sense for the manufacturers, since much of the usual front end collision 
damage resulted in totaling the car (not much value in the part aft of the 
dash) - and more opportunities to sell a new car!

Werner
... FWD came about because it was cheaper to
manufacture