2WDs
Pair of terms
2WDs is the plural of 2WD, the abbreviation for two-wheel drive—a vehicle drivetrain that powers only two wheels, typically either the front or rear pair.
The term appears in automotive contexts distinguishing vehicles from 4WDs or AWDs: Most sedans are 2WDs.
Also written as 2-WDs.
Secure manual hold
- wheelspinTires turning without grip
- torqueRotational force measurement
- differentialRelative difference between things
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
skid · traction control · handling · stability · control · acceleration · friction · surface
Powertrain layout favoring forward axle
- rear-wheel drivePropulsion from back axle
- FWDFront-wheel drivetrain abbreviation
- AWDPowers all tires
- 4WDFull-vehicle traction system
transfer case · axle · driveshaft · transmission · powertrain · all-wheel drive · part-time · full-time
Output per unit burned
- affordableReasonably priced
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- costRequired payment amount
- budgetPlan for spending
lightweight · simple · reliable · practical · commuter · city driving · economical · base model
Path through wilderness
- mudWet soil mixture
- terrainLand's physical features
- dirtLoose dry earth
- gravelLoose small rock fragments
adventure · backcountry · overland · expedition · wilderness · rock crawling · sand · dunes
grip
Secure manual hold
- wheelspinTires turning without grip
- torqueRotational force measurement
- differentialRelative difference between things
slippery · skid · traction control · handling · stability · control · acceleration · friction · surface · understeer
front-wheel drive
Powertrain layout favoring forward axle
- rear-wheel drivePropulsion from back axle
- FWDFront-wheel drivetrain abbreviation
- AWDPowers all tires
4WD · transfer case · axle · driveshaft · transmission · powertrain · all-wheel drive · part-time · full-time · differential
fuel efficiency
Output per unit burned
- affordableReasonably priced
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- costRequired payment amount
budget · lightweight · simple · reliable · practical · commuter · city driving · economical · base model · entry-level
trail
Path through wilderness
gravel · adventure · backcountry · overland · expedition · wilderness · rock crawling · sand · dunes · forest
2WDs4WDs
All-terrain motor vehicles
four-wheel drives · all-wheel drives · 4x4s · four-by-fours · all-terrain vehicles