FWD vs RWD vs 4WD vs AWD What's The Difference? Which is Better?

FWD vs RWD vs 4WD vs AWD | Drivetrain & Powertrain Explained
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What is a Drivetrain & Powertrain?
Simply put, a drivetrain is a series of parts in your car that work together to make your wheels turn. A powertrain, on the other hand, is basically a drivetrain plus the engine and some other parts,
1) Front-Wheel Drive (FWD):
Front-wheel drive refers to a car where the transmission sends the engine’s power to the front wheels. Rear-wheel drive is the transmission that sends the engine’s power to the rear wheels. Four-and all-wheel drive cars have power at all four corners.
If a vehicle features front-wheel drive, the transmission transfers power from the engine to the front wheels. The majority of cars today have a front-wheel-drive layout. This setup transfers power to the front wheels, allowing them to move and steer the vehicle.
2) Rear Wheel Drive (RWD):
Rear-wheel drive is basically the opposite of FRONT-wheel drive. This drive is most commonly found on sports cars and performance sedans. Vehicles that feature rear-wheel drive are a bit more complicated. Vehicles handle much better than front-wheel drive vehicles, and you will notice the difference in curves, turns, and when navigating through traffic situations.
3) 4-Wheel Drive (4WD):
Four-wheel drive, often abbreviated as 4WD, 4WD means the power from the engine is delivered to all 4 wheels all of the time when Four-by-Fours(4x4) is engaged. The 4WD vehicles are usually equipped with a transfer case which allows the car to change to RWD transmission to save fuel and get back to 4WD mode if and when required.
4) All Wheel Drive (AWD):
An all-wheel-drive arrangement works on the same principle as 4WD, but in most front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive is the primary drive mode. The general misconception is that AWD and 4×4 are the same things. While both have all 4 wheels running and run on the same principles, some key differences set the two apart.
--- Time Stamp --
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - What are Drivetrain & Powertrain?
01:04 - Types of Drivetrains
01:49 - What is Front Wheel Drive (FWD)?
02:24 - How does FWD Works?
03:21 - Pros & Cons of FWD
04:48 - What is Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)?
05:30 - How does RWD Works?
07:35 - Pros & Cons of RWD
07:58 - What is 4 Wheel Drive (4WD)?
08:56 - How does 4WD work?
11:25 - Should you buy a 4WD Vehicle?
12:05 - Pros & Cons of 4WD
11:25 - What is All-Wheel Drive?
13:11 - How does AWD Works?
14:38 - Pros & Cons of AWD
15:59 - Which is better?
16:53 - Wrap Up
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[@gestiargnest1923]

My car is left wheel drive

[@kaitinkhumzote]

☝️😁😂🤣😂

[@fisshuman]

My car doesn't have a wheel drive

[@abhishekparashar1803]

🤣🤣

[@montrealguy3328]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gestiargnest1923]

@@fisshuman u must have Bluetooth wheel drive

[@MyOnlineBusinessExperience]

Finally a great explanation for those who could never catch the differences between all those technics. Thank you so much.

[@L00neyguy]

I have AWD and noticed mine doesn’t always use AWD as explained. My AWD kicks in initially when pulling off but then turns into FWD only for the rest of my journey and the AWD kicks in sometimes when the car feels it’s needed.

[@foxy126pl6]

Its called a lot of names. Part time AWD, hadex, e-AWD and other names. Its got an electronic clutch that connects when front wheels loose traction, and its disconected most of the time to improve fuel economy

[@arseniynaumov135]

This is how it should be, if it would be different you would hate your milage and noticed quick ware on tires

[@jussieronen3707]

​@@arseniynaumov135 That or a selector switch for the AWD system like many offroad vehicles have

[@jamesfernick3741]

as a jeep owner i wanted to say one often overlooked disadvantage of a 4wd car is that all 4 wheels have to be the same diameter, that means if you get a nail in the sidewall on a jeep or range rover you have to change all 4 tires, not just an axle, many people dont know this and jeep gets a bad rep for transmission reliability because many people screw this up, if you only change one axles tires while the other axle is half worn it will run fine for about 8-16 months, than your transfer case will leave the chat, (and sadly to properly fix it you will have to throw away those two tires and buy 4 more tires totaling 6 tires since the nail)

[@jensschroder8214]

The advantage of FWD is that the rear usually does not swerving rear end. In extreme situations, the vehicles tend to understeer, i.e. to push over the front wheels. This is often better compensated for by the driver than a swerving rear end. In addition, FWD saves space. With RWD, when the engine is in the front, there is no load on the drive wheels. When the engine is at the rear, the RWD becomes a swerving rear end. The driver has to switch from turning in to countersteering. With RWD, the tunnel drive runs straight through the passenger compartment.

[@saulespino2510]

FWD chews up the front tires too fast because of the double duty, driving and steering. That's a shame

[@rosemaymathiot794]

Rwd is the best in my opinion..plus we can go drifting❤❤❤🎉

[@kiefershanks4172]

I like FWD because it is the best for improving technique and daily use (more economical). It can be beneficial even if you plan on driving RWD or AWD in a performance setting because FWD isn't ideal for putting power down and/or steering. This added difficulty forces you to learn proper driving technique to be fast and efficient rather than using ideal drivetrains as a crutch. Then when you get into a RWD or AWD, you will absolutely haul ass because you are fast, not just the car. It is a lot cheaper to learn to drive well in FWD and put in the seat time than it is to immediately jump into RWD and AWD cars that immediately begin draining your finances. If you've ever played any Gran Turismo game, you know they start you off in FWD cars. They do it because they too understand the FWD handicap makes you better. Just my two cents as a former driving instructor, practicing driving enthusiast. 👍

[@gestiargnest1923]

Daily driving fwd is nice fuel economy... Fwd diesel fuel economy pro max ultra

[@j.thomas7128]

FWD for learning driving techniques... LoL Are you 16? There is no technique to driving fwd aggressively other than STOMP AND STEER. Cmon dude. Sheesh.

[@kiefershanks4172]

Stomp and steer eh? Sounds like something a 16 year old would say. 🤪

[@j.thomas7128]

@@kiefershanks4172 You've obviously only "honed" your "skills" from video games... Name one FWD car that has oversteer designed into the car without having to reverse stagger the wheels, add thicker sway bars, and k-brace the shock towers. And you probably have no idea what any of this means without looking it up... Try some track time or at minimum, drive in a few SCCA events even if they are parking lot cone events. Even with professional levels of left foot braking and trail braking, a FWD car will never balance like the 50/50 weight distribution of RWD or some AWD cars (Audi with Torsen but not Haldex AWD). NEVER. Learning FWD advanced driving is great for driving FWD, but that's it! FWD cars have to be driven differently than RWD or rear weight and power biased AWD for the most spirited of driving. Dude, just stop. You don't have the level of experience to continue this conversation without sending me into hysterical laughter. Your explanation is lovely, but wrong. Take your medicine then learn something.

[@michaelrotherham5159]

@@j.thomas7128 nice comeback 🤭

[@4G12]

One of the best mechanical AWD systems of all time is probably the Super Select System from the Mitsubishi Pajero. 2H, 4H, 4HLc and 4LLc, giving RWD, AWD, 4WD centre diff locked and 4WD low range with centre diff locked.

[@tracylemme1375]

FWD,a manufacturer trucks, always had a center differential that was lockable. They were the first in the US with "F"our "W"heel "D"rive.

[@toddavis8151]

Totally agree, it seems weird on the surface but it does a good job

[@cujbaion1]

Calm down, that's the classical transfer case for SUV and pickups wich can't be called AWD. It's a more unversal 4WD with an added center differential. Even BMW it's using one in their pseudo AWD which is still using a transfer case but already with a permanently engaged clutch pack at a variable proportion. Drawback - isn't giving up a single degree on rear axle like torsen do, in contrary it's pushing the front wheels into the corner within actual clutch torque limit making it drift even when isn't required trough a hard acceleration because even a light acceleration adds up to the interaxial tension provoking a difficult to control skid at medium speeds like in freeway entry.

[@ClayWheeler]

Can't go wrong with Mitsubishi Pajero

[@MadafakaProfessor]

Pajero in spanish is a guy that does faps

[@interestingfacts7961]

I've got a Focus C-Max Ghia (2005) which is a FWD. I am sincerely very content of how my vehicle behaves when steering sharply at mid speeds. Of course, given the fact that my car is an MPV I never drive off-road, only in an urban environment or on paved roads.

[@spawnneverland5334]

try a burnout

[@kidtechnician9691]

I have a 98 altima and is FWD i live on a ranch and it preforms very well on rocky terrain and mudterrain

[@dogwink]

Remember folks. All cars have 4 wheel braking and uses all 4 wheels to turn. Using appropriate tires is more effective than drivetrain in most situations.

[@foxgaming76yt24]

Isn't like 4 wheel steering rare and uncommon?

[@ucko123]

you need only 2 wheels to turn/steer other 2 are just following.... :P But there are some rare exception :)

[@dogwink]

@@ucko123 Right. Never mentioned 4 wheel steering. You need all 4 to turn.

[@anthonyandriatsimba7086]

The two rear wheel aren't just there to follow. 😅 When turning, the inner rear wheel is the pivot and the outside wheel is the support.

[@foxgaming76yt24]

@@dogwink fair enough

[@charlesbradford6738]

Did you mention that 4WD's with transfer cases usually have a low and a high range for best application to terrain. Also should mention that there are all kinds of optional differential "lockers" that allow torque to be supplied to every wheel, regardless of difference in traction.

[@HR-wd6cw]

Regardless of AWD or 4WD, people need to get it through their heads that 4WD and AWD don't necessarily make it "safer" to drive in bad conditions (snow/rain). Especially in snow, those can HELP you if you get stuck or help prevent slipping, but you still have to abide by the same "rules" even owners with FWD and RWD vehicles do.... keep your speed reasonable for conditions and don't make any quick reactions (slamming on the brakes for example or swerving) especially in snowy conditions. AWD and 4WD mainly help you keep control if you do start to slip but I've drive FWD cars for a long time and really the biggest thing there (in snowy conditions) is to add weight to the back to even out the weight distribution (also helps on RWD vehicles too). The one system I did like from Chevy was their automatic locking rear differentials, which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and power both wheels evenly (sends power to both wheels) if it detects the truck is slipping. This is a step up from regular RWD but a step down from true AWD or 4WD.

[@arucarddimples1944]

Technically it does make it safer and more reliable to drive 4wd or awd in poor conditions. But I know what you mean. It doesn't matter how much go power you have on snow or ice when you can not stop any faster than a fwd or rwd vehicle. Or change the tire traction if turning. You still have to drive with common sense appropiate for the road conditions. Some people get out and think they're in a tank when its basically the same vehicle.

[@TheYear-dm9op]

I belive when ABS took over there were studies showing that people with ABS were driving faster "because they have ABS". Needless to say that's not how it works.

[@kevinparsons7538]

In a typical 4x4, if you get stuck, you will have one front and one rear wheel spinning and the other two aren't. The locking diff (AKA posi trac) in the rear will power both wheels, which means you have 3 powered wheels. Also, if you have a limited slip diff in the front you have power to all 4 wheels therefore True 4x4. Not a step down from awd, just a different system. Better for offroading because it can take far more abuse.

[@iashakezula]

Thanks. I’m learning all these. I just have a simple front wheel drive and always careful when it just rained. I tend to start fast, lol. But my next car of choice is going to be an all wheel drive preferably the Mazda.

[@bonifacemugambi4252]

Very informative and useful information. From my understanding 4WD is superior than AWD because the application in 4WD solely depend with the driver engagement while AWD is automatic engagement even when not necessary.

[@Foxy_Lightning]

It depends really. When you want to go offroading, 4WD would be the better option, but for sports cars, AWD is the best. Look no further than most modern Lamborghinis (Aventador, Huracan), the Audi R8 or any sports car really, that has all four wheels powered. They all use AWD and would be screwed when equipped with a 4WD.

[@j.thomas7128]

Superior can be defined in many different ways. Superior at what? Best offroad traction? Best on-road traction? Best fuel economy? Easiest or quickest to operate? Superior would have to be better defined to what your needs are. True 4WD drive can be more difficult to drive on snow covered roads than AWD.

[@cujbaion1]

AWD it's for dynamic traction during winter. Take Quattro or Subaru's symmetrical AWD for example.

[@conroyboothe9616]

AWD is superior because in some cases it comes pretty close to 4wd

[@azimzainal7626]

@@Foxy_Lightning

[@user-ow9ll5pc4e]

Love my awd Equinox, I didn’t at 1st until I got a job about 25miles away. The only or best way to get there was a 2 lane winding road. I’m always usually running behind in the mornings. It was at that time that I started respecting that car. I’ve had all types and I like 4x4 a lot but, from my experience awd kicks 4x4 butt in snow and wet conditions. Of course on the road and not out on a trail with deep mud and such. I’ve even been contemplating putting a turbo on my Equinox. I work on cars a good bit and I will say that my 05 Equinox was 1st gen. I will also say that Chevy made them cheap or to say that their quality in a lot of areas were lacking. Still I’ve grown really fond of that car 340k and don’t leak or use a drop of oil. Still has good power also, it’s no race car but, I have fun in it. I believe it’s about time for a timing chain in it. With that many miles I’m sure it’s time. Have read where a lot of people had a lot of problems with them. Guess I got a good one

[@cujbaion1]

In my opinion 33](40:60)45][25 | ]decceleration[ on given axle, (open differential), rear axle proportion under accelerative load(torque); would ensure stability at medium and high speeds during winter be it packed or fresh snow on major part of car bodies with [70(56-48:44-52)60] (passive) and [dynamic] weight distribution in sedan, wagon, crossover, with low to medium roof line, short to medium wheelbase, lightweight to medium, accessible to medium price/quality requirements(don't include high, heavy SUVs with AWD based on RWD).

[@alexeyimanalix380]

No matter how wheels drive. It matters what kind of driver your are

[@rosemaymathiot794]

Underrated comment ❤

[@rosemaymathiot794]

Underrated comment

[@rosemaymathiot794]

A bad worker will always blame his tools...😂😂

[@martinomocads7831]

My first car Audi A4 2006 was AWD. You explained why I love that car.

[@jonwilliam3597]

I'm from England and was used to driving in all conditions. I also used to do a lot of car rallying, mostly which was off road on different loose surfaces in rain, snow and whatever mother nature could throw at us. The drive of choice and the most successful was rear wheel drive until all wheel drive came into use in the early 1980's. I have driven cars in rallies with all the different drives including Mini Cooper S, Ford Escort Twin Cam, Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF and Peugeot 205GTI. Audi Quattro. MY choice before all wheel drive was rear wheel drive. Generally like the majority of rally drivers I found oversteer from wheel drive more controllable and getting more power to the drive wheels was an easier engineering task. In reality the difference may be solely in technique of driving. For normal road use and poor conditions I think all wheel drive is best, providing traction to all wheels without gadgets such as diff locks etc, of 4X4 is better for most users. FWD is more expensive to maintain than RWD . FWD allows more interior space and a flatter floor pan.

[@cujbaion1]

Fifth occupant of the saloon in the middle for those who have three kids. Definitely a family car feature.

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

the main problem with awd is the awd system is very sensitive to changes in tire wear. If your tires are unevenly worn it can cause damage to components in the awd system very easily. You cannot rotate your tires like you can in a fwd or rwd car. You have to replace all tires at the same time to ensure they are all evenly worn. At least with a 4wd (4x4) you only really use the system on loose surfaces where wheel slippage mitigates the stresses place on drive train components.

[@kevinparsons7538]

As a mechanic, i have never heard of this, which vehicle are you talking about.

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

​@@kevinparsons7538 Anything with an AWD system.

[@GabrielSBarbaraS]

I have a Subaru and yes I was told and comply with keeping all tires at the same wear, when I replace , I replace all at the same time.

[@bernardodehoyos3762]

5 tire rotation every 5000 miles works for me, currently i own 3 Subarus

[@raphy_tt]

@@MrRandomcommentguy You're just making an excuse to diss a superior drive system. When you have a vehicle it's your responsibility to ensure all of your maintenance is up to standard.

[@GabrielSBarbaraS]

Without a doubt, I believe my Subaru with all wheel drive is an advantage over four wheel drive which only applies power to one front and one back wheel unless you have a diff lock.

[@dancho0012]

Subarus are amazing

[@isaakbergen1390]

Yes but at the same time if one wheel is slightly bigger (let’s say one or two have more wear than the other two), then that could easily cost you a transmission.

[@GabrielSBarbaraS]

@@isaakbergen1390 I found this on the WEb----Subaru says that there shouldn't be more than a 1/4" difference in CIRCUMFERENCE (not diameter) bewteeen the largest and smallest tire on the car. This translates to just a few 32nds difference in tread depth.

[@charlesharper2357]

If you think your awd Subaru is better than a 4X4 Wrangler or pickup you are quite deluded.

[@user-ow9ll5pc4e]

I have a 05 Equinox and I agree with you. Mine has been an extremely tough car. In snow or wet conditions I would prefer it over 4x4 anytime and I’ve had both. I’ve even been toying around with the idea of putting a turbo intercooler on it.

[@flyingdutchman4794]

Informative video. I had a BMW 330Xi a few years ago; it would have been helpful to have the ability to disengage AWD, I think. Fun car to drive, pretty durable, but it ate half-shafts like popcorn. Replacing them was an expensive hobby. (And yeah, IME, women dig BMWs; YMMV of course)

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

You might consider xDrive delete

[@mrgold3591]

I have a 18 RLX Sport Hybrid and 19 MDX Sport Hybrid with sh-awd and the rear drive wheels have a twin electric motor unit to drive them. It uses awd, rear tq vectoring and regen braking for better acceleration, braking, steering, and handling. Both hybrid have the same city/combined/hwy mpgs because of the hybrid EV powertrain. System isn't made for towing or off-road sandy or rock crawling driving. No issues in snow with the right tires.

[@andreilupan6893]

Excelent video. Now i think the next video should be " Super Select 4x4 by Mitsubishi Pajero vs normal car 4x4. How it's work, and what's the differention? " . I think this would be a great video.

[@dez6801]

Thank you for the great explanations for each :) I recently purchased a new an awd. I really love it! It was nice pulling plastic off of the interior!

[@borislavparaskov7552]

Every drivetrain has it's own advantages and disadvantages. FWD: - PROS: cheapest to produce, most efficient, most interior space, more traction compared to RWD thanks to engine weight on driven wheels, very practical, safer than RWD because transverse engine allows longer crumple zone and understeer is a little safer than oversteer - CONS: uneven tire wear, front wheels do most of the work, torque steer, difficult to fit a large engine transversly, front suspension is prone to more damage due to the additional weight RWD - PROS: the best weight distribution, can be more fun to drive, allows to fit a larger engine, better traction under hard acceleration, a bit more space in the engine bay (sometimes) - CONS: rear leg space is worse beacuse of transmission tunnel, fuel efficiency is worse than FWD (more drivetrain losses), more expensive to produce, longtudinal engine reduce lenght of crumple zone (this is why Volvo uses transverse engines) AWD - PROS: twice more traction than FWD or RWD, safer handling in slippery conditions, weight distribution is better than FWD, best for offroad, best for snow and mud - CONS: most expensive to produce and maintain, worst fuel efficiency, adds more weight to the car CONCLUSION: FWD is good for family cars, economy cars and light commersial vehicles. RWD is good for large luxury cars, sport cars AWD is good for SUV's, some sport cars and some family cars The majority of cars on the roads are FWD. Their percentage is going up every year, even BMW is switching to FWD. It is simply the most cost effective and practical. Most drivers don't care all that much about handling at high speed. A lot of stupid drivers don't even know what is the layout of their car...

[@rizwanalvi5004]

you left out a review and pros and cons of 4WD?

[@anotheran]

At 1:25 the reference to rwd pictures a Mazda awd power train. At 3:40 while talking about the benefits of engine weight over the front axle of a fwd, several body on frame rwd based vehicles are featured. At 8:30 you feature a Subaru for 4wd but it’s actually an awd system without a locking differential for 4wd.

[@kominpara4347]

7:07 front engined nsx and rear engined supra

[@anotheran]

@@kominpara4347 lol talk about fake cross sections

[@mangobaba1776]

I own a #RenaultDusterAWD. And I make a lot of off-city and off-road trips. I have driven fwd, rwd, 4wd and since last 3 years I own this car. I found in contrast this car gives you a proper handling in various conditions. Be it city roads or broken/slippery hilly terrain. Yes I don't disagree that AWD are costlier. But it's costly because of the same reason!!!

[@ReneB099]

A good, thorough explanation but minus a couple of omissions from this discussion - the rear engine RWD and mid engine RWD.

[@kevinbuja4373]

Also, front engine rear transmission.

[@kevinparsons7538]

@@kevinbuja4373 Yes, Porche 928 is one of those.

[@thecompactknowledge]

Very good and informative video bro . Keep it up and continue your great work 👍👍

[@gracefulwomanyeshua3787]

GOD just blessed me with my first rear wheel sedan! I’ve always been accustomed to AWD

[@Cyba_IT]

So, you didn't have to pay for it?

[@jordanberry7582]

You’re wrong, AWD is outstanding off-road. I’ve pulled more jeeps and 4x4 out of mud and snow or sand than anything with my Subaru STI. Plus not all AWD vehicles are the same. Mine is 50/50 split all the time

[@syrus1233]

My evo would smoke u 💨

[@goudagramps3719]

Wrx gang baby

[@rajlovinglife]

Subaru is a capable AWD vehicle buy gas mileage on a Subaru with AWD is terrible...

[@rashidjalaljalaluddin]

All of them is nice it depends on the way were you want to drive but i love to drive rear wheel and all wheel drive its awesome in driving fluently and specially with 6 or 8 or 12 cylinder vehicles then i love the most to drive 😁👍❤

[@macsmith2013]

Great video, but it should be added that "4WD" and "AWD" are used rather arbitrarily and often interchangably by car manufacturers regardless of the actual way it works technically in a certain vehicle. And then there's brand specific labels like e.g. "quattro" from Audi, which could mean AWB or 4WD (going by your definition) depending on the car.

[@digitalresearcher3740]

Very apt in its deep explanations. Thank you for teaching me this lessons.

[@TheEngineersPost]

Glad you liked it

[@furthereast6775]

remember, you need rear wheel drive or four wheel drive to tow. Also, studded tires are the ultimate solution for snow driving, regardless of wheel-drive setup

[@Parker--]

Fwd don’t “require” front engine design. It just doesn’t make a practical sense to put a fwd engine anywhere other than the front. AWD mid engine cars already prove you can do it, it just doesn’t make sense to since you lose the benefits of FWD by doing so.

[@subharadey6606]

I very much like your pronunciation and deep discussion about automobile wheel drive system. Thank you heartly.

[@TheEngineersPost]

Thanks and welcome

[@DoodleDoo]

It's text to speech 😂

[@davidr4332]

i have a Holden Adventra V6 AWD Handle awesome on the road and does pretty good of road too .

[@hankyspanky1987]

On the 4X4 section of the video, not all 4X4 vehicles will drive in 4X4, while other 4X4 vehicles will have 1 front and 1 rear wheel spinning while the other 2 wheels do nothing, say right front driver and left rear passenger wheels are spinning and the other right passenger front and left driver rear will not spin at all

[@kevinparsons7538]

True, but if you have a diff lock for the rear axle and a limited slip diff in the front then you have TRUE 4x4. An awd in this situation would use the ABS system to brake the spinning wheels to force the power to go to the wheels with traction. None of these points were covered in this poorly informed video.

[@gatishiphoshoko6529]

Please make a video that shows different types of welding machines

[@jasenleon8548]

In my experience, Awd is best for everyone. Nowadays people need economy and little bit power and cargo carriers. I drove lot's of sedan, van and suv but my favorite is awd suv. Love my honda crv awd.

[@demisemedia]

I’m currently sporting a Rear wheel drive 2013 Lexus GS 350. It accelerates quickly and handles corners like a champ! 🚗

[@LawatheMEid]

*Would you please add video: mechanical 4WD vs. mechanical AWD. Your explanation is convencing.

[@awakenedblackheterosexual5609]

I have FWD cars now which are good the only major down side is that they require more maintenance over a shorter period of time. I would like to upgrade to an AWD vehicle in the future especially when the weather is bad it will give you better traction and stability.

[@kevinparsons7538]

Once you go for awd, you will never go back to rwd or fwd.

[@chetanpanchal5517]

Superb pics Clear cut explanation for the lay man. Thanks for the video

[@ocwolfy]

I'm just gonna say this, all cars are different, and or handles different for say, though some drivetrains are labeled the same they act different. Like some cars have a system in AWD where it only sends power where needed (Like high-end Subaru's vs low-end) and some other systems have power always going to all wheels. And as for interior space for rear wheel drive cars. I own a jaguar xj8 2007 and xj8 L 2004 (x350) and there's ton of room as its a (rear wheel drive). It always depends on the design of the car. Like some would say the front wheel drive Hyundai Veloster is tight compared to a rear wheel drive Hyundai genesis coupe.

[@getthewin1046]

I like how every drivetrain has its own History 😀

[@TheEngineersPost]

Thanks for watching

[@Marsonpika]

Yeaa

[@s-w]

It would be impossible for them to not have a history...

[@rsrp2002]

One of the best presentation on DRIVETRAINS.

[@charliewigh5888]

for me its awd in my current car and rwd. thats for i feel like i have more control in rwd in sow or mud. my audi a6 that have awd its just a beast in the snow. both are in the same time more fun to slide around in.

[@joecappello6043]

I'm ol school, back in the day when everybody had rear wheel drive especially in the winter time, we knew how to handle those big ol beasts back then. Lol.

[@lukeslocomotives8521]

I drive a 1998 FWD Nissan Pulsar sedan with a 5 speed manual gearbox. I love it although upholstery is very worn and it there is a number of dints and scratches all over the body.

[@marcusthelegend]

My car is a two pedal 7 gear rear-wheeled 2,3 horsepower Busetto city series Very cheap and fuel efficient-

[@mechguy8459]

Thank you so much for this great video sir ✨❤️

[@TheEngineersPost]

Welcome!

[@7kakan]

(Probably) unpopular opinion: For most car users, even in rural areas, 2WD are sufficient, even on quite rough conditions.

[@nerddwarf]

For most car users, even in rural areas, a cargo bike is sufficient (bakfiets are my preference) we just live in sprawling seas of asphalt with little to no infrastructure for public transport --- A Canadian with 5 foot snowfalls

[@go64bit]

Good video. Also, if this channel used natural voice instead of robotic voice, there would be many more subscribers!

[@rizwanalvi5004]

OMG, YESSSS!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR writing this comment! THAT ROBOTIC VOICE DRIVES ME NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ramboog2654]

Hello guys, I'm from india. Been following your informative videos recently. So, I'm realtively new to this wonderful channel. These are very good. My main request is please, Could you do a video regarding the, what actually defines "SAFETY" of a car? like explaining & going into details of...Build Quality, Crumple zone, Active & passive safety, ADAS, effectiveness of electronic aids, Safety rating. At present, its the most buring, trending, confusing topic regarding Indian-passenger car market. Right now, TATA built-up its whole spectrum of passenger vehicles, around this "Safety rating" concept. Pls, consider doing a video on this topic.🙏

[@TheEngineersPost]

definitely we'll try to do a video on this topic.

[@dtvjho]

16:37 When the transmission needs to be dropped (removed), either for repairs or replacement, it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to do it on a RWD vehicle, as the mechanics do not need to move the engine.

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

Exactly. Routine maintenance like clutch replacement will incur a much higher labor charge on a fwd car as more components need to be removed to access the transmission. In a rwd car to replace the clutch you just disconnect the prop shaft and unbolt the trans. In fwd car you have to sometimes remove suspension components, remove drive shafts, undo engine mounts - you practically have to dismantle half the front of your car.

[@giaptheson]

For VinFast VF8 and VF9, it uses All-Wheel Drive.

[@anhuynh4856]

Best video of this type. Clearly explain the differences.

[@MrMrremmington]

There is much greater variation in the system than has been explained. Mercedes 4 Matic, Utilizes computers and the ABS braking systems to manipulate and change power delivery to 1 of 4 wheels Based on feedback from individual wheels performances. As well the system uses ESP, electronic stability program to calculate the speed steering input and intended direction of the car to Intercept spin out and apply breaking towards inside and outside, rear and front wheels when acceleration from the all-wheel-drive system determines mishap. The ESP system can be used on rear drive only and front wheel drive only as well. Lexus uses all wheel drive systems with stability traction control. Similar to Mercedes the computer assesses individual wheel performance redistributing power to wheels that slip through differentials as well as employing anti-locking braking systems to reduce wheel spin for wheels that are not gripping. As well the computer monitors the steering and intended direction of the car when spin out is detected. Acura automobiles employ all Sh-AWD technology. Reportedly working in an X pattern as wheels track differently while cornering. It utilizes computer feedback and we’ll assessing effectiveness for traction similar to the many high-end luxury cars. Each manufacturer can tweak traction and stability with various computer and braking systems. The older four-wheel-drive, locking differential system, can be coordinated with these new computer electronic systems as well which is being seen in the high-end SUV market. I’m wondering if the electric cars are utilizing the same systems as the all wheel drive high-end cars and SUVs? It would make sense everything will be computerized for maximum safety and traction onwards if you can afford it.

[@dinkata2005]

TTR (through the road) plug-in hybrid. Petrol/diesel FWD and EV RWD. Like 4xe of Jeep and HYbrid4 of PSA.

[@cking3200]

Good Day, Currently own a M37x 2011 Infiniti. I own that car for 8yr 🚗 in the mid west Ohio and this car is a Beast in all 4 seasons. I am now getting older so I will find my self in a RWD IS350 Lexus. I did my research put some winter tires on it put some weight in the back, Er should be able to be good to go when winter hits Ohio. I want to thank you for this video; this was very important information.

[@oscarcanelo6262]

I have a Touareg TDI, a total BEAST in any situation! ❤

[@lynnewilliams6659]

I'd rather have a 4wd than anything else. Has never let me down.

[@Rey_M]

FWD for my small sedan, RWD for my truck. But I want a 4X4 truck 😫. One day... one day 🙏🏼

[@regretnowdoitlater2936]

Thanks for the video. Can you make a video about rims/mags... Maybe with where it is made, size, width, design, etc.

[@MarkaP009]

Hello lexus400. Certificate says "3310cc, Automatic, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Petrol-Electric " is said. How do you verify that this is all wheel drive AWD? AWD will also scratch with 4, right?

[@amananupam7469]

Him: RWD is very hard to drive on snowy and wet conditions (yep) AE86 of Takumi: This guy has some screws loose (No offence, thank you for good and informational video)

[@poodabran]

I've only owned 4WD/AWD cars. First car was a '98 Explorer. I miss that thing.

[@jonjonjet1449]

As a teenager I'm looking towards saving up for a Pontiac solstice gxp with rwd and manual transmission

[@unknownbrain886]

Thanks for the video.Btw can u make vid about "types of Ignition systems"?

[@arsalaanbawani2383]

Zp65

[@suqmadiq6653]

It’s already been done by a much better channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpDLqWt_a6ytr7c

[@rayxxkaiser3586]

I will choose FWD for the usual purpose because it is cheap. However, the car license annual subscription is so expensive here so I won't own a car :) Back to the topic, I believe braking and turning then full throttling at low gear is an efficient way to turn corners. It will force the front differential gear to do something to maximize the steering angle.

[@nicolasnieves5426]

Man, just buy a rear or AWD car. I don't see the fun of being constantly concerned if I turned correctly or not.

[@rayxxkaiser3586]

@@nicolasnieves5426 cost problem, man. :3

[@maxmillion868]

Driving and Safety really depends on the skills of Drivers . Thank You 21/5/2022 .

[@MrProfGenius]

As Off-road fan, 4WD is my best choice !

[@andreylarkin8328]

it would be fair to say about the effect of power steering on the front-wheel drive, which in fact limits the maximum possible power of the car

[@kartikeyrai]

My car has front wheel drive But I love the RWD Configuration......

[@user-nx4ti8xs1o]

Subaru Outback AWD, does a great job for me because I also use my stick shift to gain traction.

[@12mjnavneet56]

Please make a video on engineering materials, gear system, power dilevery in vehicle, parts of transmission system and basic manufacturing machine and techniques.

[@TheEngineersPost]

Noted

[@cs_gt6198]

6:53, DON'T forget the Toyota crown. The only RWD sedan left from the Toyota lineup, the mark ii is discontinued, aristo discontinued and the crown majesta is also discontinued. Let's hope car brands, espicially TOYOTA to make more RWD cars without cancling the huge success of the Crown. And yeah this video was helpful now I know which car to buy for my mom. By the way is there a video on how a low range gearbox works? And how it affects performance.

[@2isjesus957]

Many new Lexus's are still rwd, and as you know Toyota is the parent company of Lexus. So technically Toyota is still very much making many Rwd cars

[@trevortillotson5067]

Let's also keep in mind that that pretty much all pick up trucks and some passenger and cargo vans are either a rear wheel drive or a 4 wheel drive vehicle. I have been noticing that for a while now.

[@DougRayPhillips]

The first really practical four wheel drive vehicle was engineered in Clintonville Wisconsin (where I'm from). it was created because some machine shop folks found that, in a rear wheel drive vehicle, it was easier to back up a snowy hill than to drive up it forwards (pulling versus pushing). By applying power to both axles, the driver didn't have to make a choice. The design that those folks came up with led to the formation of the FWD Corporation. Because originally, FWD meant four wheel drive, not front wheel drive. Since the term "FWD" was trademarked, that meant that other manufacturers of four wheel drive vehicles had to use an alternate designation like 4WD. Eventually, the alternative supplanted the original. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Wheel_Drive

[@HawkEyesAndy]

had a lot of FWD cars, then an RWD car, then an FWD car again, to me the best was my RWD car, oversteering is a lot more fun than understeering, and despite many people say it is easier to regain control in an understeer situation than an oversteer situation, i find it wrong, it is a lot easier to control an oversteer once you know the car well...as in an understeer you basically have to pray for the car to regain traction once you slow down.

[@edwinagustin3315]

Very nice video presentation. Thanks 👍

[@ChuckN516]

In a snowy and or icy, the best drivetrain is AWD. And a Subaru AWD will not empty your pocket.

[@vanderwallstronghold8905]

Imagine a car with all wheel drive but have an optional four wheel drive mode for emergency situations. Also the option to toggle all wheel steering and crab walk on and off.

[@PlainJohn_Kop]

One should test-drive Mahindra Thar if wanted to experience the power of 4WD. As for Maruti Gypsy, it will always be my favorite not because of it's performance or anything like that but because of sentimental values.

[@mitchalvin]

From my experience on snow and ice the rear wheel drive is more consistent handling and better hill climbing than front wheel drive

[@Cyba_IT]

I like how he shows 4wd and rwd cars when talking about fwd. Not a bad vid though, covers the basics. Awd is probably the safest and best on road, 4wd is best for offroad, rwd is lighter than awd and balances the car well and is best for racing and doing burnouts, fwd is good for slippery conditions like snow and is efficient and does the job.

[@nicanorarianen.5104]

Thank u

[@nayeemshouvon]

👏 thanks for the useful video.

[@codyi676]

Useful video & million thanks to you for sharing.

[@TheEngineersPost]

You are most welcome

[@alexatakhanov460]

Every vehicle owner needs to see this. And learn a thing or two

[@tommywatterson5276]

Like anything else, the more component stuff, the more there is to go wrong. Go simple, and better for all 4 tires. RWD / Limited Slip. If you want to drive through 1 foot deep muck, rivers and creeks, gulleys and steep dirt hills, then you need to get a specialty made vehicle to traverse in that terrain. I don't think many people will take off through the woods with no roads in their $ 48,000.00 plus luxury SUV's anyway.

[@victorcarlos3427]

When it comes to the new crv hybrid fwd and awd what would be the difference then

[@chandrashekharlonari2297]

Pl explain' full time 4 wheel drive' eg toyota fortune

[@chrismayer3919]

I live in the desert where there’s lots of loose sand so you typically have to say adios to any traction here too. AWD/4WD are just as badly needed as the are in snowy/icy conditions!

[@Dr.Fares.A]

16:55 My car is PRADO V6 2001 (5VZ-FE) and it's AWD I bought it because I prefer AWD although it's from 2001, it's still like a new

[@jamesaters6507]

On the rear wheel drive cars, you forgot to mention the Corvette. Camaro challenger charger and Mustang.

[@erdeneoyuutbayar5209]

Safety FIRST, 4WD & AWD are the best for my situation as I am living in tough weather condition.

[@zemachado0101]

Thanks bro, very informative

[@tchindkatane712]

Generally speaking, not including an often off-road rides, I choose the AWD and add up the Symmetrical = Symmetrical AWD = Subaru's most powerful safety asset ❤. Reason why I am fun of subies.