Question: are 4x4 and 4wd the same?
Answer: Four-wheel drive, often designated 4WD or 4x4, has the same goal as AWD – to power all four of a vehicle's wheels. ... A key difference between AWD and 4WD relates to driver decision-making. In many (but not all) cases, a 4WD or 4x4 system needs to be turned on when its services are needed.