| Service | |
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| Monday | 7:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Thursday | 7:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Friday | 7:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Saturday | 7:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
AWD Vs. 4WD - What's The Difference?
Snow, hail, sleet, and rain can ruin a driving day. Unfortunately, cars with rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive terrains can have issues taking on such weather conditions. Therefore, you will need to shop for a vehicle that sends power to all wheels. When you stop at our dealership, you will find cars, SUVs, and trucks that use either all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive to power all four wheels. However, the main problem that most drivers experience is differentiating between the two drive trains.
What Is An All-Wheel Drive System
All-wheel drive is taking over the automotive market since most car manufacturers have crafted the AWD system for on-road purposes. Compared to 4WD, AWD sends power to all wheels simultaneously while modulating the torque level between the outside and inside wheel. This maximizes grip, giving the car ability to take on corners easily.
To acquire this grip, AWD systems use a variety of differentials to transmit power to the wheel that needs more traction. However, not all cars and SUVs use full-time AWD systems. Others use part-time systems, which use a computerized system to power either the rear or front wheels and then switch to AWD when the wheels need more traction.
What is A Four -Wheel Drive System
The four-wheel drive system is a drivetrain designed to tackle the most challenging terrains. Well, this will happen if you purchase a car with ideal off-road tires and ample ground clearance. However, unlike the AWD system that operates all four wheels, most 4WD systems feature a button, knob, or lever that turns them on and off.
When you turn on the 4WD system, the rear and front differentials lock together, enabling all wheels to turn at the same speed. The axles offer more grip when locked together, giving the wheels the power to climb steep slopes and rocks. However, when navigating on smooth surfaces, you should always turn the 4WD system off since it might reduce your handling abilities in tight corners.
If you have issues figuring out which drivetrain works for you best, contact our dealership at INFINITI on Camelback. Feel free to visit our dealership and test drive a used or new vehicle that comes with either an all-wheel drive system or a four-wheel drive system. You can also contact our sales team to arrange for an appointment.