Four-wheel drive was initially used in utilitarian and military vehicles, for an obvious reason: it provided more traction on slippery terrain. But automakers shove 4WD/AWD in all sorts of vehicles ...
AWD and 4WD sound similar in name, but they are very different. AWD is always active on most vehicles, while 4WD can be customized depending on the situation. A lot of people use the terms four-wheel ...
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What is four-wheel drive?

How does four-wheel drive work? A conventional, two-wheel drive car will drive one axle, using a differential to handle the difference in wheel speed when going around bends or driving over surfaces ...
(iSeeCars) – If you’re browsing vehicles you may notice some models come standard with front-wheel drive (FWD), but all-wheel drive (AWD) is available for a small upcharge. In order to decide which ...