How does four wheel drive work? This video explains the workings of four wheel drive (4WD), and gives a definition in order to differentiate different types of four wheel drive and all wheel drive.
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What is four-wheel drive?

A four-wheel drive version of a two-wheel drive car will add a propshaft and differential to the formerly passive axle - but how that drive is added is the biggest factor in choosing a 4x4, whether it ...
AWD and 4WD sound similar in name, but they are very different. AWD is always active on most vehicles, while 4WD can be customized depending on the situation. A lot of people use the terms four-wheel ...
Is your car a 4WD or AWD? They are not the same A lot of people think all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are the same, but they’re two separate drivetrains.