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

AWD and 4WD can both power all four wheels, but they work very differently. Here's why the names aren't interchangeable.

Walk into any dealership, flip open a truck brochure, or scroll through a car listing online and you'll see all three of these terms thrown around like confetti at a tailgate party — AWD, 4WD, 4x4.

AWD and 4WD sound similar in name but they are very different AWD is always active on most vehicles while 4WD can be customized depending on the situation A lot of people use the terms four-wheel ...

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 ...

Understanding the difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) systems can be confusing. Their functionalities are similar. Both systems engage all four wheels at one point or ...

Learn the critical differences between AWD and 4WD, from electronic torque redirection to mechanical transfer cases and their ...

In Michigan, we see a lot of snow and having a vehicle that can get through drifts and deep snow can be a necessity, particularly in the state's lake-effect areas. Many Michiganders drive SUVs for ...

Back in the day, all we had were all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) to get the job done when going off-road. Nowadays, the automotive landscape is saturated with acronyms that promise ...