A lot of people get confused when they see a vehicle that is being touted as either being all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Both of these setups have their advantages, but they are both different entities. The following is a small look at the difference between an all-wheel-drive system and a four-wheel variety:
All-wheel drive is the newer of these technologies and means that all four wheels of the vehicle are being powered at all times that the vehicle is in gear and moving. Four-wheel drive means that the vehicle usually has a locking mechanism which allows for only two of the wheels to be receiving power from the motor.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are usually intended for rural areas where terrain could deem it fit to have the four-wheel drive power engaged. They are usually slower. All-wheel drive vehicles are good for higher speed because they usually have some form of limited slip protection and different tread patterns.
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