The ups and downs of 4WD versus street cars

4WD cars can handle severe conditions and are usually well within their capacity. 

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Why do large four-wheel drive (4WD) cars, which presumably do more rough road and off-road motoring, last so much longer or better than street cars which are used almost entirely on tarmac? Mr Average

4WD workhorses have to be built stronger (in several ways) to do what they are designed and intended to do.  And because they are purpose built for their “heavy duty” task, they are less stressed by it. 

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