What is the difference between 4WD and 2WD in SUVs?
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Differences between 2WD and 4WD in vehicles: 1. Different driving methods: 2WD: Two-wheel drive means only two wheels are the driving wheels, connected to the vehicle's power system. 4WD: Four-wheel drive refers to the vehicle maintaining a four-wheel drive form throughout the entire driving process. 2. Different fuel consumption: The four-wheel drive mode can provide better off-road and handling performance at any time, but cannot adjust torque distribution according to road conditions, and has higher fuel consumption. 3. Different number of differentials: 2WD: The vehicle differential can make the left and right (or front and rear) driving wheels rotate at different speeds. 4WD: In four-wheel drive, to drive all four wheels, all wheels must be connected. If the four wheels are mechanically connected together, a center differential needs to be added to adjust the speed difference between the front and rear wheels. Extended information: (1) Advantages of front-wheel drive: Easier to arrange the interior space for passengers, and the mechanical structure is simple and inexpensive, thus saving costs. (2) Advantages of rear-wheel drive: Better handling, as the rear wheels are responsible for driving, allowing the front wheels to focus on steering, making the vehicle's response during steering more agile.
