A guide to the differences and which system is best for youBy Consumer ReportsFoul weather, deep snow, and muddy roads can ...

Tim, we get the draw of this swap, and we get plenty of 2WD-to-4WD swap questions in general, but the answer isn't always easy. There are several parts that are different between the 2WD and 4WD ...

Trucks and SUVs with a four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel (AWD) drivetrain have an advantage over two-wheel-drive (2WD) vehicles in carrying heavy loads, off-roading, or driving in wintry or inclement ...

At times, one would have heard people talk about drive trains and an assortment of abbreviations associated with them such as 2WD, AWD, 4WD, RWD, and others. While it may seem daunting to understand ...

Normally, we think of four-wheel drive as something that helps you move, not stop. When you're trying to make the car stop, whether or not you're in 2WD or 4WD shouldn't really matter much, right? I ...

Team O'Neil Rally School shared a video recently about the differences between braking with two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, but people complained the test methods were unfair. So, the school ...

Let’s say you’ve got two identical vehicles -- say, Jeep Cherokee XJs -- only one has 2WD engaged and the other has 4WD engaged. They’re driving side-by-side on a snowy, icy low-traction surface, and ...

Q Can I decide when to switch 2WD to 4WD? Are there any manufacturers still making cars that allow the driver to switch between 4WD and 2WD by moving a lever or dial? **Peter Miller, via e-mail Most ...

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