AWD question

[Ti Kan]

Steve R writes:
> A friend of mine is looking to get one of the new Chrysler Pacificas and he's looking for knowledge.
>
> 2 choices
>
> 1-fwd w/ traction control
>         or
>
> 2- awd with viscous coupling. 100% in front, able to transfer up to 90% in rear.

A gross generalization, but #2 is better than #1, but then actual
design execution and owner's actual needs should dictate.  BTW,
Audi's quattro is better than either.

> And also a choice in headlights- hid or xenon.

HID *is* Xenon.  Xenon is the gas that is used inside the high intensity
discharge bulbs.  Maybe you mean halogen vs. HID?  At any rate, HID
puts out more light per watt of electrical power, and if combined with
appropriate lens/reflector design is superior to halogen.

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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