What is the difference between 4motion and quattro?
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The differences between 4motion and quattro are as follows: 1. Different systems: 4motion is a front-wheel-drive system, typically with a 95% front and 5% rear torque distribution. However, this system includes electronic controls and clutch mechanisms that allow power to be transferred to the rear wheels when the front wheels lose traction. Quattro is a full-time all-wheel-drive system, which is relatively more fuel-consuming but offers greater handling benefits. 2. Differential locks: Quattro uses a Torsen (torque-sensing) self-locking center differential, a purely mechanical structure that enables seamless, zero-lag linear power distribution with superior reaction speed and reliability compared to electronically controlled systems. 4motion employs an electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch for its center and rear differential locks, relying on computer calculations of wheel traction to adjust torque output. Quattro scores nearly perfect (100 points) in road performance, wet/snowy conditions, and gravel/mud performance, though its Torsen differential's locking coefficient doesn't reach 100%, limiting extreme off-road capability. 4motion scores around 70-80 points in road and wet/snowy/gravel/mud performance, with extreme off-road capability at about 80 points.