If you are planning to buy a new car, then it is very important for you to have correct information about the technology available in the car and the different driving modes available in the car. If you buy a new car without proper information, you may have to regret it.
Do you know why words like FWD, RWD and 4WD are written on a car? Do companies just write these words or do they have some meaning? Today we will explain to you what is the full form of these words and what is their function?
The full form of these three letters is front wheel drive. In the car in which this setup is used, the engine sends power directly to the front tire. This setup is usually seen in family and compact cars. Compared to other driving modes, the vehicle gives more mileage with this setup. Apart from this, front wheel drive car helps the driver to maintain grip on slippery road.
The full form of these three letters is rear-wheel drive. In a vehicle with this type of setup, the engine sends power directly to the rear tire of the vehicle. This setup is mostly seen in trucks, sports cars and sedans.
Its letters mean four-wheel drive. In a car that comes with four-wheel drive, the engine sends power to all four wheels. 4WD is also known as 4×4. This feature is given in those vehicles which are prepared for challenges like off-roading. This feature is mostly seen in SUVs, with the help of this feature the vehicle can drive comfortably in mud and hilly areas.
