ENGINE PLACEMENT PART TWO: FRONT-ENGINE

The next category out of all of the cars in the world today is the 'front-engine' car. This is the most common type of car, for it is the cheapest to engineer and build. Unlike the 'mid-engine' setup, having the engine located at the front of the car significantly decreases its handling ability for most cars. Like the previous category ('mid-engine', see http://bit.ly/GLVy2M), there are several varying characteristics. For example, an ideal front-engined car is one that has its engine behind its front axis. This would then decrease the chance of having understeer because it doesn't leave the weight (front) of the car prone to gravity. 

There are also other variables that apply in this category. Front-engine cars come in front wheel drive (FWD), rear wheel drive (RWD), and all/four wheel drive (AWD/4WD). Like mentioned above, the front-engine platform is one of the oldest tradition in the history of the car making business, so many companies choose that route to build their cars. 

Unlike the mid-engine setup, front-engine cars have a bigger trunk (boot), more interior space, and is thus easier to live with compared to the other categories (with exceptions).

One of the most famous front-engine FWD car is the well-known Volkswagen Golf GTI, which combines both practicality and sportiness with its hatchback style. The praised Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ are one of the leading examples of the front-engine RWD layout, due to its fun-to-drive nature and its low price tag. The famous Nissan GT-R is one of the best front-engine AWD cars out there as well.