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If you are shopping for a car, you may be confused about the different options available for drivetrain. Two closely related drivetrains for a vehicle are all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. You may think that the two terms are synonymous, but key differences between the two might make one a more suitable choice than the other. All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive will both provide your car with the power that it needs on demand. All-wheel drive is a versatile drivetrain that you can easily use in a number of situations that range from everyday driving to driving in all kinds of weather conditions throughout the year. All-wheel drive is suitable for some performance-oriented driving as well, and you can even use it off-roading. Four-wheel drive is designed for more serious off-road driving. It is also a more performance-oriented drivetrain, and it is the optimal drivetrain to get if you want to haul heavier loads.
All-wheel drive is a good drivetrain for drivers who are looking for a drivetrain that is easy to operate, efficient, and gets them to and through all the places they want to go. All-wheel drive is good for precise steering and handling. If you want a performance-oriented ride, all-wheel drive is a great choice for going around corners and turns with ease and control. If you drive a car with all-wheel drive, you can essentially let the drivetrain take care of the driving for you. All-wheel drive allows you to set the drivetrain and forget about it. No manual adjustments are necessary, as the drivetrain is controlled by a computer system that uses sensors to determine when to send power to the wheels and axles. All-wheel drive can be controlled by the car's computer for more efficient use.
Four-wheel drive is another drivetrain available for your car. Four-wheel drive will send torque to all of the wheels for maximal traction when required. Four-wheel drive, unlike all-wheel drive, typically needs to be activated by the driver in order to function. Four-wheel drive is usually activated by either pushing a button or using a lever. However, some four-wheel drive systems are electronically operated for convenience. Four-wheel drive, like all-wheel drive, is either a full-time or a part-time system. The four-wheel drive system uses a two-speed transfer case and different differential systems to operate.
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