What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD ? I’m new to cars and want to know what's the difference between 4WD and AWD. I know that AWD is constantly supplying power to the four wheels. whereas 4WD can be changed to have more power to the rear or the fronts. What other differences are there ?

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23 Apr

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4WD system had a transfer case that can toggle between 2WD to 4WD. Where AWD having Visco coupler that split the torque in preset ratio, normally more to the back wheel. When wheel slipped, the visco coupler will engage automatically. AWD system also come with traction control which using brake to stop the slipping wheel to distribute the torque evenly.

24 Apr

Daniel

4WD cars are actually used for off roading while AWD cars engage either the front or back (depending on what car you have) when it loses traction.

23 Apr

Albert Ng

4WD has the ability to toggle on and off

23 Apr

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