Close Ratio AWD – Difference between my 570 SP vs 570 EPS
Now that it’s winter I’ve been able to notice another distinct difference between my 2015 570 SP vs 570 EPS, the close-ratio AWD. I notice it while driving around on roads where there’s a mix of dry pavement and snow/ice.
The non-SP 570 stutters and jerks a bit as wheel slip occurs and traction is engaged in the front. The 570 SP acts totally different. I feel zero slip/stutter/jerk. It’s quite a pronounced difference, and especially noticed when driving uphill. I’m attributing this to the close-ratio awd on the SP where the engagement to the front traction happens faster. My SP has larger tires (26" vs 25") too, so that might have something to do with it.
Anyway… This doesn’t change my overall opinion that the 570 EPS is preferable to the SP due to the savings in $$$, the fact that ADC (SP) is almost irrelevant with the 570 EPS’ stout engine braking, the better size (12") wheels, and better performance of the EPS (probably due to smaller wheels).
Close Ratio AWD – Difference between my 570 SP vs 570 EPS
Now that it’s winter I’ve been able to notice another distinct difference between my 2015 570 SP vs 570 EPS, the close-ratio AWD. I notice it while driving around on roads where there’s a mix of dry pavement and snow/ice.
The non-SP 570 stutters and jerks a bit as wheel slip occurs and traction is engaged in the front. The 570 SP acts totally different. I feel zero slip/stutter/jerk. It’s quite a pronounced difference, and especially noticed when driving uphill. I’m attributing this to the close-ratio awd on the SP where the engagement to the front traction happens faster. My SP has larger tires (26" vs 25") too, so that might have something to do with it.
Anyway… This doesn’t change my overall opinion that the 570 EPS is preferable to the SP due to the savings in $$$, the fact that ADC (SP) is almost irrelevant with the 570 EPS’ stout engine braking, the better size (12") wheels, and better performance of the EPS (probably due to smaller wheels).
