2006-11-22 01:02:33 · 3 answers · asked by fastcivic200 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A 4x4 is usually a truck that has full-time four whell drive, while a vehicle with all-wheel-drive is usally either a car or a SUV that has allows all wheels to drive when needed.
2006-11-22 02:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Four-wheel drive (4WD or 4x4 for short) is the original term and is often used to describe truck-like vehicles that require the driver to manually switch between a two-wheel drive mode for streets and a four-wheel drive mode for low traction conditions such as ice, mud, or loose gravel. The "all-wheel drive" (AWD) term is a marketing term used to sell primarily on-road 4WD vehicles. However, in Australia, AWD is generally used for passenger vehicles that drive all four wheels all the time (e.g., a Subaru Impreza), whereas 4WD is used for vehicles designed primarily for heavy off-road use, normally with a low range transfer case (e.g. a Toyota Land Cruiser).
2006-11-22 01:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 x 4 usually refer to trucks with manual switch to engage 4 x4 system. Also, 4 x4 have a low and high gear selection.
AWD refer to vehicles automatic detect when needed to activate other wheels to kick in. There isn't any low or high gear selection directly link to transfer case.
2006-11-22 01:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by sleepydo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋