I am in the process of buying a car and i see some have 4x4 and some say AWD. Could anyone explain me the difference between those two and which one would be more preferable? Thanks
2006-11-08 04:00:16 · 4 answers · asked by Godzilla 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
AWDs are 4x4's which are permanently locked so. Fluid couplings deliver ratios from 30:70 to 60:40 between front and rear depending on the situation.
Typical 4x4 SUV's allow you to change over to 4x2, which is more fuel efficient. If you spend most of your driving time on 'soft' roads, a 4x2 with a changeover to 4x4 is good enough for you.
2006-11-08 04:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by WizardofID 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
4X4 is an on demand four wheel drive system, AWD is four wheel drive at all times.
2006-11-08 12:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
with 4x4 you have to shift it into gear where all the wheels drive. whereas with AWD it is alwasy in gear
2006-11-08 12:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
4 BY 4 IS MORE RELIABLE THAN ALL WEEL DRIVE ALL WEEL DRIVE ALL THE WEELS ALWAYS DRIVE WHERE 4 WEEL DRIVE ONLY ONE WEEL DRIVES TILL YOU SELECT ALL OF THEM TO 4 WEEL DRIVE IS TO BE USED ON SLIPPERY CONDITIONS WHY WOULD A COMPANY MAKE ALL WEEL DRIVE. 4 WEEL DRIVES HOLD VALUE MORE BECAUSE IT IS A OPTION
2006-11-08 12:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by Ray M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋