The Differences between AWD and 4WD



Since there happens to be so many different choices in the car market, it can be difficult when you want to sit down and decide what car is best for you. An important choice to make during the car seeking process is choosing between all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. When most people come across having to make this decision, they assume that both are basically the same and that the choice does not matter, but it does, a lot actually. Each option has their own unique advantages, and they suit different types of drivers. Good Fellow’s Auto Wholesalers will go over the advantages of each so you can decide which option is best for your next vehicle purchase at our Used Car Dealership in Toronto.

All-Wheel Drive

All-wheel drive is often known as AWD. You've most likely seen this term used on either car commercials/advertisements or on vehicle specification sheets. AWD is, in simplest terms, when a vehicle will use the rear, center, and front differentials all at once. This is performed to ensure that engine torque is evenly distributed to each of the vehicle’s four wheels, creating perfect balance. This allows a vehicle to have a firmer grip when driving. This is important when the road is wet or slippery. Most often AWD is used on regular cars and also on crossover vehicles that have a car-based frame. One advantage of AWD is that vehicles that use this system more often than not have a higher safety rating. Increased safety is mainly due to the higher level of control drivers are able to exert over slick roads.

Four-Wheel Drive

Four-wheel drive is often referred to as 4WD or 4×4 in advertisements and on vehicle specification sheets. 4WD is when a vehicle will use a transfer case and two...


How We Can Help

If you are having a hard time trying to figure out which type of driving style will be best suited to you, or want to learn more about our used car inventory, give our team at Good Fellow's Auto a call at 1 (855) 581-9590. Are you struggling with financial issues when trying to find your new car? Good Fellow's can help you with that as well! Our Car Financing services can give you auto loans that bring you closer to the car you desire and truly deserve. Being there for you to answer any questions, and help you with your car buying experience every step of the way is our top priority. We hope to speak with you soon!

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