We describe how all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD, a.k.a. 4x4) work: similarities, differences, and ways they ...

AFAIK, 4x4 and 4WD are the same.<BR><BR>The difference between those and AWD is that AWD does not distribute power equally between all four wheels, whereas a vehicle in 4x4 mode with the differentials ...

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 ...