All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive may sound similar in name but have some key differences in how they work.

Q: I bought a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee when I lived in the southeast and opted not to get the 4×4 option. Now I’m in California and find myself needing/wanting a 4×4 for trips up to Tahoe. My SUV is ...

Autocar India says: The primary difference between a 4x4 and an all-wheel drive (AWD) system lies in the way they distribute power to the wheels. While a 4x4 SUV runs in rear-wheel-drive or 2WD mode ...

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Here's a comparative analogy for understanding the similarities and differences between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD): an espresso is to Irish coffee as all-wheel drive is to ...

AFAIK, 4x4 and 4WD are the same.<BR><BR>The difference between those and AWD is that AWD does not distribute power equally between all four wheels, whereas a vehicle in 4x4 mode with the differentials ...