Re: 2002 caprice
I agree, the factors in fuel economy are torque curves so she won't have to rev too hard, gears, both, box and rear, so the ol engine once more dos'nt have to spin so hard, and aerodynamics for the same reasons. Nothing to do with front or rear wheel drive.
My Commodore 1600kgs (3520 lbs ) about 192" long 4 door gets over 22mpg in the city and very high 20s in the country
Also runs mid 14,s and smokes the tyres off idle.
GM makes front wheel drive for the reason that its cheaper and then tells you that it is better for you.
As for some of the other opinions offered, if front wheel drive is better for driving don't you think BMW and Porche would have caught on by now or is it a US only secret
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