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 drive and all-wheel drive interchangeably, but they are very different from each other.

They share many similarities and are available in similar types of vehicles, but they work in their own unique ways. Four-wheel drive, or 4x4, can be found in pickup trucks or rugged SUVs, while all-wheel drive can be found on most SUVs and many sedans and crossovers. So what makes the two drivetrains different?

What is all-wheel drive?

All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles use a center differential that supplies equal power to the front and rear wheels when needed. This allows all-wheel drive cars to excel in ev

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