They seem like they are the same but they are advertised different. Idk
In: Engineering
AWD means each wheel can operate independently of one other. ie the drive train can power each wheel independently.
4WD means that the front and rear axels are powered independently so that both front wheels are powered together and both rear wheels are powered together but the front and rear can be powered independently.
generally, there’s no way to disable AWD. but for cars/trucks with 4WD, it’s possible to disable 4WD.
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