While my 2023 P450 AWD Dynamic is in the shop for warranty work.... window trim, etc, they gave me a 2023 P450 2WD as a loaner.

Of course the steering is lighter in the 2 WD, and the handling characteristics are way different.

They both have the adaptive dynamic suspension.

Seems the throttle response on the 450 2WD is way more sensitive, and I don't think it's just me.

What could account for this?

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Some of that might be "learned" behavior but I'm really not sure to what extent you'd see it. My car it quite different, but perhaps the transmission's response might be accounting for some of that?

 

Its mostly noticeable at lower speeds

My P450 AWD had 8,500 miles on the clock when purchased last month.

The 450 2WD has 9,500 on the clock and does not have the DYNAMIC badge on the grille, but does have the wires going to the strut towers.

Is it possible the two cars are geared differentially, as in the differentials?

That's my best guess

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Interesting to watch these two videos. Consensus is the RWD accelerates faster from a rolling start.

 

Yeah that video illustrates the extra weight and potential drive train drag of AWD vs RWD. But boy does it put the power down from a standing start

 

LOVED THE VIDEOS !!!

Still have the loaner.

Not a high speed or heavy throttle issue, it's a LIGHT THROTTLE difference.

Thinking now it's likely what/how the computer "learns" the driving habits of whomever has recently driven this 2023 P450 2WD car vs. my own 2023 P450 AWD.

Don't really know HOW this works, but it's the only thing I can come up with.

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