Don’t understand car chassis when buying a car?（one）

In the automotive market, many people are attracted by the exterior, interior, and features when buying a car, neglecting the core factor determining the vehicle’s driving quality—the chassis. Today, we’ll use 500 words to deeply analyze the secrets of the car chassis, so that next time you buy a car, you only need to squat down and look at the chassis to impress the dealership salesperson and show them you’re a true car expert.
The quality of a car chassis is largely determined by its suspension structure. There are three common types of independent suspension. First is the MacPherson strut suspension, which is simple in structure and inexpensive, so it’s widely used in the front wheels of family cars. The advantage of this suspension is that it saves space and reduces costs, but its disadvantages are also obvious. Due to its simple structure, lateral support is relatively weak. During aggressive driving, it can feel like it can’t control the car, and steering precision and lateral support will be significantly reduced. Therefore, if you’re looking for ultimate handling, the MacPherson strut suspension may not be your best choice.
A more advanced type is the double wishbone suspension, which essentially adds a control arm to both the upper and lower parts of each wheel. This design provides stronger lateral support, more controllable wheel movement, more precise steering, and less body roll, making it a favorite in many performance cars. Furthermore, its shock absorbers are only responsible for damping, theoretically allowing for a higher upper limit in vibration filtering. Double wishbone suspensions are mostly used on the front wheels, providing a thrilling driving experience.