Driving a part-time 4WD vehicle on the pavement with 4WD enabled can cause damage to the vehicle's drivetrain. It depends on the driving conditions you plan to encounter. Two-wheel-drive cars handle rain and light snow just fine, with front-wheel-drive cars generally beating out rear-wheel cars when it comes to traction in slippery conditions.
Rear-wheel-drive cars excel when performance is critical although all-wheel-drive systems can provide more traction. All-wheel-drive vehicles are great for light off-road driving and typical snow conditions.
If you're powering through heavy snow or tackling extreme off-road terrain, a four-wheel-drive vehicle with high ground clearance and a low gear range is the set of wheels you should be looking for. In addition to weather and terrain conditions, fuel efficiency is another factor that should be considered. Both four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems contribute substantial heft to the vehicle, so you end up trading better fuel economy for that extra traction. Sending power to all four wheels when it isn't necessary also contributes to more mechanical drag and reduced efficiency.
Some all-wheel-drive systems now automatically disconnect power going to the rear axle when the system determines the front wheels have sufficient traction.
Safety and handling is another major concern. Many potential car buyers view all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive SUVs as safer due to the increased traction they provide. However, that straight traction contributes less to assist in safer turning or braking, especially when ice is a factor.
Sure, the robust traction is helpful when you need to get going, but stopping is another story. Four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive cars are involved in icier condition-related accidents than their lighter two-wheel-drive counterparts, and their drivers' misconceptions about the limitations of their 4WD and AWD drivetrains certainly plays a part. Even on dry streets, heavier four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles require more distance to come to a complete halt.
When driving through winter weather, you can't go wrong with a set of winter tires. A set of dedicated snow tires should be budgeted into the purchase of any vehicle if you live in an area with wintery weather. Snow tires vastly outperform all-season tires when temperatures dip, and ice or snow covers the road. Numerous independent studies have shown that good tires play the largest part in determining a vehicle's safety performance when driving through snow and ice.
That is because snow tires are made from a softer kind of rubber than standard tires. Their more pliable texture enables superior traction when the temperature drops. Besides, winter tires feature specialized treads that are designed for carving into the snow and ejecting it out of the way. Snow tires are embossed with a three-peak mountain and snowflake logo, so it's easy to see if the tire you're looking at passes snow performance standards and is rated for winter driving.
If you are mainly looking to drive in the city, a two-wheel-drive car is all you need to zoom around town. Throw a set of winter tires in places with occasional snowfall, and it will perform surprisingly well.
This is the cheapest option since all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles have higher pricing right out of the dealership and are less fuel-efficient, leading to increased expenses down the line. Create a personalised content profile.
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