AWD VS 4WD
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AWD VS 4WD
i wanted sumone to explain how AWD work and 4wd everybody keeps telling me that awd make the wheels spin at different times and 4wd all the wheels spin. and awd is not good is snow and water and 4wd is alot better can sumone explain to me how this work i thought AWD was the best this ever made 4 audi
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,678
From: Colchester, VT
RE: AWD VS 4WD
AWD can be used under any conditions without concern for drivetrain damage
or drivability problems. The difference in tire speed is allowed for
WITHIN the vehicle's drivetrain. In 4WD there is no center differential to allow for front to back speed
differences. AKA, on road, you'll scrub tires trying to turn, get bad gas milage, and put unneeded strain on the drivetrain.
or drivability problems. The difference in tire speed is allowed for
WITHIN the vehicle's drivetrain. In 4WD there is no center differential to allow for front to back speed
differences. AKA, on road, you'll scrub tires trying to turn, get bad gas milage, and put unneeded strain on the drivetrain.
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,678
From: Colchester, VT
RE: AWD VS 4WD
in the context of what?
if you're running a big Jeep with 44's thru the mud, be happy that you have 4 wheel drive, its the best there is.
if you're driving an Audi down some wet winding road, totally clawing out of the turns, be happy you're car is AWD, its the best there is.
if you're running a big Jeep with 44's thru the mud, be happy that you have 4 wheel drive, its the best there is.
if you're driving an Audi down some wet winding road, totally clawing out of the turns, be happy you're car is AWD, its the best there is.
