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Re:Unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world by jacquesm on Monday November 09, 2026 @07:58AM (#50424979)
With a four wheel vehicle there is no difference between 4WD and AWD, just like with a six wheel vehicle there is no difference between 6WD and AWD.
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Re:Unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world by sgerenser on Monday November 09, 2026 @09:48AM (#50426402)
That’s definitely not accurate.
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Re:Unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world by prmoustache on Monday November 09, 2026 @05:58PM (#50433534)
There is no official definition afaik.
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Re:Unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world by mmooss on Monday November 09, 2026 @11:52PM (#50436196)
My understanding:

AWD: All wheels can get power and differentials are used for turning, etc. Therefore, if one wheel has no traction (snow / mud / ice) and slips, it draws all the power and you can't move without restoring traction.

4WD means all wheels spin at equal rates; there are no differentials. Therefore even if one wheel slips, the other three will pull you forward. Great for off-road but sucks for higher speed driving with turns.

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