FWD vs. RWD vs. AWD: Drivetrain layouts and what they mean ...

FWD and RWD vehicles follow the same principle as 2WD vehicles. All-wheel-drive (AWD) All-wheel-drive refers to when the engine of the car drives all four wheels, either permanently, or part-time.

Explore the critical differences between FWD, RWD, 4WD, and AWD drivetrains in this comprehensive guide. This video breaks ...

When you think Subaru, you'll likely think all-wheel drive, which makes sense. However, there is one major exception to Subaru's lineup that's very different.

It's worth noting that the 2.5-liter AWD drivetrain weighs about the same as the Avalon's 3.5-liter front-drive setup, but here the gearing ends up 15 to 20 percent shorter than with the V-6 ...

A variety of factors mean that, in many settings, an AWD car can be less efficient than its two-wheel drive counterparts, but just how much excess fuel are you really burning with your AWD drivetrain?

It doesn't have physical torque vectoring like the 2022 Acura MDX and its fourth-gen SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) drivetrain. Still, Infiniti's active braking system enables better grip ...