The Difference Between RWD, FWD, AWD, and 4WD?

Vehicle Virgins answers the common question: what is the difference between FWD, RWD, AWD and 4WD?

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[sachinnair]

FWD: better mileage
RWD: More fun
AWD: best of both

[jekabsd]

My favorite is SWD. Side wheel drive. 

[lily]

I found it pretty funny that you mentioned the Jeep Wrangler  for 4WD and a blue one happened to pop up right on cue.

[valentijn]

Maybe a dull subject but it could save your Ins and outs concerning braking, various braking gear / systems and how to use it safely.

[HighFiveGuy]

When you talk about AWD have more traction on wet roads than 4x4 is it because AWD would have more traction control features or because all 4 wheels are propelling the car forward?

[HighFiveGuy]

So Front Wheel Drive is economically better and Rear Wheel Drive is better for driving.

[jaytrucking]

Can you do a video on when to know when your clutch catches/or when to let off the clutch?

[_Negra_Arroyo_Lane]

Lamborghini Aventador as an example of AWD? You couldn't have just said Subaru?

[killa]

For your next subject, while on the subject of manual transmissions, tell us about roll starting a manual car with a dead battery. Also you can add shifting gears without using the clutch (in the event that your clutch is on its way out and you have to drive it somewhere for safety, but plz get a crappy car for this demonstration).

[GANGSTAxPURE]

please explain the different types of clutch : like dual clutch, single clutch etc

[nos]

also id like to add. a 4wd car / truck can run with all 4 wheels getting power or just the back wheels via manual switch as to awd. all 4 wheels always have power unless the ecu decides other wise.

[elburz]

which one of these are more suited for California wether

[Renzo.Fortini]

I live in nj should i get rwd awd or fwd

[bronzearmani]

What is the car he is driving? That seats are really small and short

[marcdecius]

If there are gear shifters on the steering wheel is there a clutch?

[serious.business]

Are you driving a fucking Prius? You seem like a Prius kind of guy.

[dmundCheah]

Can u do a review on a 2010-2011 chevy Cruze?

[tonyyun]

AWD is automatic 4 wheel drive.
4WD is going to have shift gear to 4WD.

[SuperDigitalMe]

how can a rwd be 50/50? What about the engine weight in the front? What kind of weight is there in the back??

[boblee]

hi does anyone know if a 1997 Mitsubishi legnum station wagon is a 4wd? I'm trying to get it for new Zealand derby but no 4wds allowed haha