Re: AWD vs 4WD?

Reed wrote:
> ToddAndMargo wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>>    Can anyone give me a functional difference between
>> "All Wheel Drive" and "Four Wheel Drive", other than AWD
>> won't ruin your drive train on a smooth road?  How will
>> AWD do on a dirt road with a fi****ng hole at its
>> end?  (I asked the service dept at my Mitsubi****
>> dealer and got "They are on all the time".  In other
>> words, they are not saying.)
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> -T
> 
> Try here for some background info:
> 
>
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_an_AWD_and_4WD_vehicle

> 
> 
> bear in mind that most AWD vehicles are not really meant to be 
> "off-road" vehicles, due mostly to ground clearance issues.
> 
> Also AWD was developed from race cars where it helps get power to the 
> road for high-speed cornering
> 
> 4WD or 4x4 was of course created for serious off-road use

Okay, so no (really) low gears.  And dirt roads ability have more to
do with clearance that drive train.  AWD corners nicer than
2WD.  Now I understand.

Thank you!
-T