Would having no differential on the rear axel make much diffence?

[JM1971]

I'm doing a small short wheel base rc buggy that is powered on the rear one L-Motor per wheel, but there a lot of cogs so I was wondering about just powering the rear axel with no differential instead.

[allanp]

If it's small and light it might not make much difference. Another option could be to only power one wheel or use less grippy tyres.

[DrJB]

+1 ... Less grippy tires.

[Zerobricks]

Depends also on weight distribrution. If you have lots on weight on the back than yes it will steer worse, but if the rear is light than it wont have any effect.

[Rockbrick]

If you use it off road and in dirt and outside shouldnt matter - (having a fixed axle is like locking a diff you need it sometimes)

turning circle will be pants though

[efferman]

with one L motor per side, you dont need a differential, because the two separate motors are create the differential effect

[JM1971]

That was the best way but I couldent get it work with independant suspesion, so I tried this compact design instead, thanks for replies though.