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Longbots are inherently more stable in the forward-backward axis. Thus, they can accelerate and decelerate quickly with less sway. Consider also that if you're crossing a barrier, like this year, a longbot would be far less likely to flip while crossing it perpendicularly. Since you're much more likely to experience instability in the forward-backward axis than the side-side axis during an FRC match, longbots are generally the better choice.

However, there are a few scenarios in which a widebot configuration might be beneficial. This year, if you didn't go for an over-the-bumper solution for ball capture, a widebot would have provided quite a bit more room for balls picked up. In pushing or highly defensive games, a widebot would provide a slight traction advantage and can turn a bit easier.

Usually though, speed is more useful than pushing power, and stability more than ease of turning, so the longbot comes out on top. A properly-done West-Coast Drive can negate several of the advantages of a widebot while also coming out ahead in speed.