2007-01-27 09:22:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
all wheel drive has viscous coupling that automatically engages when the computer senses wheel slips.
4wheel drive are either full-time or switchable, most are equipped or can be equipped with differential locking mechanisms.
2007-01-27 09:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by gr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All wheel drive is a permanent trasmission on the 4 (or more) wheels. In the 4x4 option the driver can decide whether to use 2 or 4 wheels drive.
2016-05-24 06:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4x4 is switchable. It can be turned on or off depending on the need. Because the components are designed for "off road" purposes, the car uses an excessive amount of fuel. When the 4 wheel drive option is not needed then it can be disabled allowing fuel economy to be "normal" and the car with not have a "drag" feeling while driving.
All wheel drive is permanently enabled and designed to work for all driving applications so when the weather is good or bad, the car will drive smoothly
2007-01-27 09:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by Joe K 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All wheel drive has all four of your wheels being driven at the same time
4X4 allows you to choos between normal 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive
2007-01-27 09:27:59 · answer #4 · answered by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All wheel drive means the car will float like a boat if driven into water. 4X4 means the car will fly. What don't you get?
2007-01-27 09:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by Stinknugget 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
4 wheel drive can be taken out and put in two wheel drive.
All wheel wheel drive is full time all the time.
2007-01-27 09:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AWD has a center differential, 4x4 does not. Without a center differential, both front & rear driveshafts will rotate at the same speed causing binding when driven on dry pavement or other high-traction surfaces.
2007-01-27 09:44:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
4x4 used by Jeep and all wheel used by some other cars I think
2007-01-27 09:26:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
All wheel drive is intended to used on all roads, in all conditions.(usualy on cars)
Four wheel drive is intended to be used only off road, or in poor traction conditions only. (usualy on trucks)
2007-01-27 09:31:58 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
4by4 usually has a low and a high range.the low is for heavy pulling or if you get stuck and dont want the tires spinning.high range is for regular road/highway driving.hope this helps
2007-01-27 09:32:11 · answer #10 · answered by mjk6886@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋