What is the difference between automatic two-wheel drive and automatic four-wheel drive?

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MacEmilio
07/29/25 2:16pm
Here are the differences between automatic two-wheel drive and automatic four-wheel drive: 1. Driving method: Two-wheel drive means only two wheels are the driving wheels, connected to the vehicle's power system; four-wheel drive refers to the vehicle maintaining a four-wheel drive form throughout the entire driving process. 2. Number of differentials: The differential in a two-wheel drive vehicle enables the left and right (or front and rear) driving wheels to rotate at different speeds; in four-wheel drive, to drive all four wheels, they must be connected together. If the four wheels are mechanically connected, a center differential is required to adjust the speed difference between the front and rear wheels.
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