What are the differences between rear-wheel, front-wheel, 4-wheel & all-wheel drive?

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Rear wheel drive: Rear wheels are powered by drivetrain, front wheels are not.

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Front wheel drive: Front wheels are driven by drivetrain, rear wheels are not.

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Four wheel drive: All four wheels are driven by drivetrain.

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All-wheel drive: Same thing as four wheel drive, though all-wheel drive is a relatively new term used mainly with performance automobiles, rather than off-road oriented vehicles to which the 4-wheel drive monicer would be used.

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The difference is in which axles are used to steer the vehicle. In front wheel drive, the front wheels turn in response to turning the wheel; in rear wheel drive, the rear wheel, etc.

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It refers to the wheels that provide power to motivate the vehichle.

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Front wheel drive, the engine drives the front wheels.

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Rear wheel drive, the engine drives the rear wheels.

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In 4 wheel drive, both front and rear axles are driven at equal speeds by the engine, although the primary drive wheels may vary from car to car, the function of 4wd is to provide equal power to both sets of wheels.

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All wheel drive can refer to simple 4wd, it is often interchanged in that way. But the term originated around rally cars IIRC, designated to a full-time 4wd system. It also commonly refers to a full-time 4wd system in which a cintrifugal transfer case provides power to the secondary drive wheels in case of excessive primary drive wheel slippage, AKA 4x4 on demand or Automatic 4wd.
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