>>>What Is the Difference Between the Different Drive Types?

What Is the Difference Between the Different Drive Types?

The below table shows a comparison of front, rear and all wheel drive vehicles:

	Positives	Negatives
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	Lower kerb weight than RWD Improved payload Better fuel economy and CO2 Greater traction if unladen than RWD due to weight distribution Lower acquisition price than RWD Automatic transmission available	Lower GTM than comparable RWD Note: towing Front Drive Ratio can compensate
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)	Improved driving and towing dynamics under heavy load Advantages when towing as weight of trailer pushes down on rear axle meaning greater traction	More expensive than FWD – acquisitions Higher kerb weight means negative effect on fuel and CO2
All Wheel Drive (AWD)	Better traction when in poor road conditions Helps with towing in bad weather and rough terrain	Added cost Lower fuel economy
What is the difference between AWD and 4WD?	Both drive trains can send power to all four wheels at the one time. AWD vehicles do this automatically, whereas a 4WD gives the driver more control over where the power is sent.

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