What is the difference between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive?
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The differences between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are as follows: 1. From the perspective of driving structure and working principles, all-wheel drive does not require the driver to manually select the driving mode. Simply put, it keeps all four wheels driven at all times, distributing and maintaining torque evenly between the front and rear wheels through the motor's output. This ensures that the front and rear wheels maintain equal torque. Structurally, the four-wheel drive system in new energy vehicles is simpler than that in fuel-powered vehicles, as it omits components related to power distribution. 2. In terms of vehicle positioning attributes, four-wheel drive allows for easy switching of the driving mode. Structurally, four-wheel drive is much more complex than all-wheel drive in new energy vehicles. This is because four-wheel drive vehicles require differentials between each driven wheel to enable turning on high-traction surfaces, and different driving modes can be switched based on varying driving scenarios.