4wd vs awd

[ricematthews at msn.com]

The Rover sounds like a hybrid AWD/4WD system.  The transfer case allows for
low & high ranges, while the viscous coupling and diff provide for full time
use.  A little complicated, but I guess it does make it more versatile.  Why
open diffs, I wonder.......

I prefer my Toyota 4WD pickup off road and in heavy snow (mainly for the
ground clearance).  In light snow, rain and in the dry, give me the Audi!


----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee M. Levitt" <lee at wheelman.com>
To: "ricematthews at msn.com" <ricematthews at email.msn.com>;
<rturlington at qwest.net>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 11:14 AM
Subject: RE: 4wd vs awd


>
> ricematthews at msn.com [mailto:ricematthews at email.msn.com] writes:
> >
> > >Does that mean cars like the LandCruiser are actually considered
> > to be all
> > >wheel drive?
> >
> > Yep.  And I believe they are badged as such.
> >
>
> On the other hand, Land Rover lists the following for the Range Rover:
>
> "The electronically controlled four-speed transmission works closely with
> the three open differentials, two-speed transfer case and a viscous
coupling
> as the heart of what we believe is the finest Permanent four-wheel drive
> system available."
>
> Not that I care. The Audi is still far better in the snow...but the Range
> Rover probably has an edge offroad :)
>
> (given its clearance, traction control, approach/departure angles, and low
> range) :)
>
> Lee
>