Difference between AWD and 4WD

• wenbonist

  26 May 05, 01:00

  Hi, I'm quite a noob at cars and I'm interested in know what's the difference between AWD and 4WD?
  
  And on a side note, so do you guys prefer Torque or Motoring more?
  
  Thanks.
• Unknown_X

  26 May 05, 09:15

  it's the same(at least frm wat i heard). awd = all wheel drive. 4wd = 4 wheel drive.
• seow

  26 May 05, 20:09

  Originally posted by wenbonist:

  Hi, I'm quite a noob at cars and I'm interested in know what's the difference between AWD and 4WD?
  
  And on a side note, so do you guys prefer Torque or Motoring more?
  
  Thanks.

  i don't see torque or motoring, i see Wheels Asia.
  Wheels asia= cheaper but the read quality and stuff is the same.
• megatron

  26 May 05, 22:32

  Originally posted by wenbonist:

  Hi, I'm quite a noob at cars and I'm interested in know what's the difference between AWD and 4WD?
  
  And on a side note, so do you guys prefer Torque or Motoring more?
  
  Thanks.

  HI.
  I think this subject has been discussed before..but since Im broken hearted n confused.I may as well write sumthing to while away de hurt.
  
  AWD n 4WD are not exactly same..the japs came n proliferate the true meaning of 4wd..
  In todays 'terms, AWD refer to cars wz ALL TIME WHEEL .meaning all de 4 wheels are driven independently by drivetrain. Normal cars its jus the front two. eg. are REX,Impreza TS , EVOs , Audis Quattro, sum SUVs, Volvo S60R,V70R
  
  4WD mainly reer to real car that go off-road..meaning the car can be driven on 2 front wheels..but inf de need arised, the driver can choose a lower ratio.a separete gearshift..and engaged all 4 wheels..like those 3 tonnners, jeeps, pajeros, Old vitaras..Land rovers..
  
  Thing with AWD/$WD is that they are heavy ,consume more fuel n once break down, it cannot be towed..it has to be lifted up.
  
  my 0.02cents...n now ..back to sad songs..
  
  p.s pple think AWD are real safe becoz of extra traction.or S-AYC but the AWD is only as good as the rubber. be Safe!! ( corny!! )
• cayenneturbo

  22 Jun 05, 13:29

  awd is a rather simple layout copmpard 2 4wd n awd is much lighter , but 4wd u can choose bewteen 2hi 2lo 4hi 4lo manually while awd uses ecu 2 control torque split n power but both r equally costly 2 repair in their own ways