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What are the types of car drivetrains?

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StFaith

07/29/25 2:00am

Car drivetrain refers to the arrangement of the engine and the form of the number and position of the driving wheels. The following is an introduction to car drivetrain types: 1. Basic types: The most fundamental classification is based on the number of driving wheels, which can be divided into two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. 2. Classification: (1) Part-time four-wheel drive, this is a four-wheel drive system where the driver can manually choose between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. (2) Full-time four-wheel drive, this transmission system does not require the driver to select the operation, the front and rear wheels always maintain the four-wheel drive mode, and the engine output torque is set at a 50:50 ratio between the front and rear wheels during driving, keeping the front and rear wheels with equal torque. (3) On-demand four-wheel drive, vehicles with an on-demand four-wheel drive system can use a computer to control and select the most suitable driving mode for the current situation. (4) Hybrid on-demand four-wheel drive, this is a drive form that compensates for the shortcomings of both part-time and on-demand four-wheel drive. The driver can freely switch between hydrostatic transmission or on-demand transmission according to their preference.

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VonFinley

08/12/25 6:01am

I remember when driving, the most common is front-wheel drive, used by many family cars like the Honda Civic. The car is pushed forward, which is fuel-efficient and flexible, especially when turning is light and quick during urban commuting traffic jams. Then there's rear-wheel drive, like in the BMW 3 Series, which pulls the car body, offering strong handling but is prone to slipping in snowy conditions, requiring careful driving. Next is four-wheel drive, divided into full-time and on-demand. Full-time keeps all four wheels working, great for off-roading like the Toyota RAV4, while on-demand automatically switches in slippery conditions and usually uses front-wheel drive for fuel efficiency. There are also electric vehicles gaining popularity, with single-motor drive or dual-motor four-wheel drive, offering fast acceleration and quiet operation. Choosing the drive type depends on the purpose: front-wheel drive is sufficient for city commuting, four-wheel drive is better for mountainous or snowy areas, and performance car enthusiasts prefer rear-wheel drive.

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