Is AWD Or 4WD Better For Winter Driving?

While both are useful when road conditions aren't the best, there are differences when it comes to AWD and 4WD. Here's what you need to know.
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AWD vs. 4WD: What's the difference, and which is better?

View post: Teased: Giugiaro’s Wedgy Lotus Returns as A Stupidly Expensive Carbon Fiber Sports Car As you’re certainly aware, most cars these days have four wheels. So why do people make a distinction ...
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AWD vs. 4WD: The Differences Between Them and Which One Is Better for You

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). Some say they are the exact same thing; others argue that they are completely different, and one is a much ...
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4WD vs AWD? National Park Service Will Send You a Letter If You Don’t Know the Difference

The automotive industry tends to use two different terms for vehicles that can send power to all four wheels: four-wheel drive (4WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). There are mild variations of both, with ...
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AWD Vs 4WD: Which Is Better For Off-Roading?

If you're looking to crawl up steep, rocky terrain or travel deep into the backcountry, bringing along your propane stove and lots of dehydrated meals, escaping the city lights for weeks at a time, ...
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AWD vs 4WD - What's The Difference?

What's the difference between AWD and 4WD? I was handed the keys to the brand new BMW M5, which can actually switch between 4WD and 2WD! Nothing all that impressive for any truck drivers out there, ...
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What's the Difference Between AWD and 4WD?

The difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) is a topic of confusion for many car, truck, and SUV buyers. Both systems send power to the wheels where traction is needed most ...