4WD or 2WD?

March 13, 2009 Filed under: Recently Added Cars — store manager @ 5:34 pm

While searching for a vehicle, have you ever come across the word: 4WD and 2WD?

Here’s a simple explanation of the differences between 2WD and 4WD.

4WD

A four wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously.

It is also at times written as 4×4. The first figure is the number of wheels, and the second is the number of powered wheels.

<Pros of 4WD>

- Better traction in corners and on loose dirt.

- Recommended for driving in snow.

2WD

A four wheed vehicle with a drivetrain that allows two wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously.

Also written as 4×2. The first figure is the number of wheels, and the second number is the number of powered wheels. With a 4×2, engine power is transmitted to only two wheels, usually the rear.

<Pros of 2WD>

- Better gas mileage compared to 4WD.

Here’s some 2WD and 4WD Gulliver cars!

2006 TOYOTA RAV4

2WD

2007 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED

4WD

2007 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S

2WD

2003 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON

4WD

Come drive and compare the two!

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