AWD vs FWD & Limited Slip Differential - Car Talk Community
网页2010年2月20日 · Therefore, I prefer winter tires even on 4WD and AWD vehicles. I like to control where I’m going and stop in the shortest distance possible. Now for limited slip differentials. They aren’t used that much in AWD or 4WD systems. Most limited slip differentials are in 2WD pickups and perhaps some higher performance cars.
4WD vs AWD - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
网页2008年11月8日 · 4WD is driver-engaged when desired, while AWD is automatic and functions full-time or as needed, depending on the way the system is designed. Both 4WD and AWD add weight as compared to a similar vehicle with 2WD, so I’m not sure there’s a mileage advantage either way. I have a 4WD Ford …
Advantages/Disadvantages of AWD vs. FWD vs. etc, etc
网页2010年2月3日 · AWD is expensive to buy and it CAN be expensive to maintain…Fuel mileage is reduced…A FWD vehicle equipped with decent tires, winter tires in some cases, will get the job done 98% of the time. So if covering that last 2% of driving situations where a little more traction is needed is worth the added cost of AWD, then you must figure that ...
Honda Pilor AWD or 2WD? - General Discussion - Car Talk …
网页2012年3月24日 · I’m planning of getting a new used car, and have narrowed it down to an 06 or 07 Honda Pilot EX. I’m just not sure if it is necessary to get the AWD or just go with the 2 wheel drive. I drive a 4WD Ford Ranger right now, and do some off-pavement driving (mainly forest service dirt roads) a couple of times a year. I don’t drive in the snow. Would love some advice from some experience ...
Buying a truck, 2WD or 4 WD - Car Talk Community
网页2016年2月20日 · A 2WD with a limited slip (LSD) will do almost as good as a 4WD and certainly better than an AWD. The real issue will be ground clearance, most 4WDs have greater ground clearance. Off road it is often the ground clearance that is far more important than the number of driven wheels.
Traction and stability control vs awd - Car Talk Community
网页2010年9月29日 · AWD is superior to FWD or RWD cars equipped with ABS, traction, and stability control. Of course the AWD car has ABS, traction, and stability control too. IF, you live on a mountain and encounter lots of difficult snow conditions then get AWD.
Ford Explorer 2011+ AWD vs 4WD - Car Talk Community
网页2014年9月5日 · 3. I understand that the diff between AWD and 4WD is that the computers measure slip and adjust traction wheel by wheel, but, which is safer AWD or 4WD? 4wd and awd systems have become blurred over the years. The 4wd system on my 4runner is much like an awd system. What you described is called Traction control…NOT AWD.
AWD vs PosiTraction - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
网页2008年1月6日 · A 2wd vehicle (whether FWD or RWD) with Posi-traction will be superior to a 2wd vehicle without posi-traction when it comes to getting yourself going on a slippery surface. However, it is still inferior to AWD in terms of traction.
AWD vs FWD in a minivan - Car Talk Community
网页2008年6月29日 · I am wanting to know how much better the traction will be in a minivan for fwd vs. awd. I have always preferred to get an awd car. But I need a minivan and Toyota is the only company with an awd minivan. The issue is that it only comes with their top of the line model. A $12,000+ difference between their baseline. So is it that much better
AWD vs. FWD - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
网页2015年7月21日 · Given your location, AWD is not needed, FWD is fine. I agree that Southern PA doesn’t get enough snow to warrant. But I completely disagree that there isn’t a difference AWD vs FWD. We own all three. FWD Lexus, 4wd 4runner and AWD Highlander. There’s significant difference in handling and acceleration with AWD or 4wd over FWD.