From: bruce1.9bowser@gmail.com   
      
   On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 8:38:51 AM UTC-5, J. J. Lodder wrote in   
   alt.usage.english.:    
   > bruce bowser  wrote:    
   >    
   > > On Monday, June 4, 1990 at 8:38:36 AM UTC-4, John Mullen:    
   > > > Exactly what is the difference between AWD and 4WD. I'm looking for a    
   > > > brief description as well as technical description of the working parts.    
   > > In "alt usage english", do I hear that AWD is 4WD? All wheel drive is    
   > > four wheel drive? Just sayin' ... oh, I mean askin'.    
   > No. The difference between AWD and 4WD (or 4x4) is that AWD vehicles    
   > have a central differential that allows the front and rear axles    
   > to run at different rotation rates. (which helps for taking turns)    
   >    
   > So AWD can be left on when running on hard road surfaces,    
   > while classic 4WD/4x4 should/must be switched off.    
   > In other words, AWD is idiot-proof,    
   > while classic 4x4 requires some driver competence.    
   >    
   > This is just the basics,    
      
   So All wheel drive sends equal power train to both front and real wheels. OK.   
   Great.    
   But, what does 4WD SL mean? what does 4WD S mean? what does 4WD SV mean? What   
   does "Intelligent 4 wheel-drive" mean? is this the same as a 4x4? or how about   
   an Aerostar E-4WD? is that the same? What is a 4dr 4x4? And how is a Toyota   
   1988 DLX 4wd Tercel    
   Wagon different.    
      
   All of these questions aren't country, language or brand specific, but model   
   specific, I'd say.   
      
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