What is the Difference Between Two-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive?
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The differences between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are: 1. Different driving methods: Two-wheel drive only has two wheels as driving wheels; four-wheel drive maintains the form of four-wheel drive throughout the entire driving process. 2. Different number of differentials: The differential in a two-wheel drive car allows the left and right driving wheels to rotate at different speeds; a four-wheel drive car requires an intermediate differential to adjust the speed difference between the front and rear wheels. 3. Different driving experiences: Two-wheel drive is divided into front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive vehicles have better stability but lower handling limits, while rear-wheel drive vehicles are relatively more prone to losing control in rainy or snowy weather but have higher vehicle handling limits. Four-wheel drive improves vehicle stability on slippery roads, and if equipped with a locking mechanism, it can significantly enhance the vehicle's off-road performance.