Four-wheel-drive might be better at getting your SUV unstuck from waist-deep snow on, say, a private road that has never seen a snow plow – but all-wheel-drive (AWD) is better for general winter ...

All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive may sound similar in name but have some key differences in how they work.

Car buyers typically ask for safety advice during winter storms about choosing between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). The two concepts appear to share common characteristics at ...

When cars first gained popularity, rear-wheel drive (RWD) was the preferred method of propulsion. It also happened to be the only choice. But front-wheel drive (FWD) later took over the mainstream ...

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). Some say they are the exact same thing; others argue that they are completely different, and one is a much ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. With shoppers flocking to new-car dealers’ at rates not seen since the onset of ...

Whenever a new SUV/crossover is launched, one of the most pertinent questions everyone asks is whether the vehicle offers 4WD or AWD functionality or not. It should be noted that all-wheel drive (AWD) ...

In the late '80s, four-wheel-drive vehicles were simpler machines, often owned by hunters, farmers, and ranchers who didn't mind putting a knee in the dirt to twist their truck's hubs to lock the ...

Your choices are rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The only thing these layouts have in common is the word “drive.” Which type of driveline layout is best for ...