Both AWD and 4WD power all four wheels, but there are some key differences for on- and off-road driving that anyone planning to take to the dirt should know.

The main difference between AWD vs. 4WD is that all-wheel drive powers all four wheels at all times and 4WD powers all four wheels only when put into 4WD mode.

Both systems drive all four wheels but there are some differences between them; in this article, we explore them and help you learn which one is better for you ...

As you're certainly aware, most cars these days have four wheels. So why do people make a distinction between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive when driving ...

4WD vehicles allow manual engagement of the four-wheel-drive mode, providing maximum grip to all four wheels, while AWD vehicles automatically distribute power to each wheel based on road conditions.

While the market offers a wide array of AWD and 4WD models, find out how both systems differ and which of the two is actually stronger?

Vehicles with 4WD are often designed with special attributes: a higher ground clearance (and sometimes height-adjustable suspension), good approach and departure angles to climb and descend grades ...

AWD has snuck into 4WD vehicles as a setting, too. Some 4WD Fords, such as the F-150, include 4A (for “4WD Auto”) alongside the 4WD’s traditional 4L and 4H (4-High) modes.

RealTruck.com discusses which of the two most popular off-road drive types—all-wheel-drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD)—is best suited for off-roading in National Parks.

What's the difference between AWD and 4WD? I was handed the keys to the brand new BMW M5, which can actually switch between 4WD and 2WD! Nothing all that impressive for any truck drivers out there ...