All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive may sound similar in name but have some key differences in how they work.
(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 ...
When it comes to optimal on- and off-road performance, AWD cars are one of your best bets. Sending power to all four wheels means extra traction on slippery surfaces like rain-slick or snowy roads. In ...
From the Acura Integra Type S to the Chevrolet Trax, these four front-wheel drive cars deliver real driving thrill. We’re huge devotees of rear-wheel drive (RWD) cars simply because they tend to be ...
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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 ...
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 ...