What is the Difference Between 4WD and 2WD Vehicles?

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BrandonMarie
07/29/25 3:57pm
Here are the differences between 4WD and 2WD vehicles: 1. Different driving methods: 2WD means that only two wheels are the driving wheels, connected to the vehicle's power system. 4WD refers to the form where the vehicle maintains four-wheel drive 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 it cannot adjust torque distribution according to road conditions and has higher fuel consumption. 3. Different numbers of differentials: The differential in a 2WD vehicle allows the left and right (or front and rear) driving wheels to rotate at different speeds. In 4WD, to drive all four wheels, all wheels must be connected. If the four wheels are mechanically connected, an intermediate differential is required to adjust the speed difference between the front and rear wheels.
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