From: am@yellowjersey.org   
      
   On 2/14/2023 12:08 PM, bruce bowser wrote:   
   > 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.   
   >   
      
   Thanks so much for clarifying all that!   
   The 23 year wait was worth it!   
      
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