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Demystify the Differences Between All-Wheel-Drive and Four-Wheel-Drive

Some people have difficulty distinguishing between four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive systems. Both of them to provide power to all of the wheels of a vehicle for the purpose of providing extra traction. But that is where the similarity ends. Both are similar but have different functions.

The four-wheel-drive systems use a split differential and lower gear ratios to get the job done. They are found in pickup trucks and oversized off-road SUVs. For off-road and difficult and rugged terrain driving, the four-wheel-drive application is perfect.

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Understanding the Measurement of Horsepower

If you have ever wondered where the term horsepower came from wonder no more. The term horsepower was thought up by a man named James Watt way back in the 18th Century. He was trying to convey to his potential customers just how powerful his engines were.

It is believed that he would watch the ponies in the coal mines hailing massive leads of coal and he came up with the idea to use their example as a way of measuring the power of his steam engines. One horsepower is equivalent to a pony pulling about 33 pounds of weight…

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2018 Subaru WRX, Crosstrek Named to IIHS 2017 Top Safety Pick+ List

You have sights to see and places to travel this autumn, whether you keep to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area or blaze your own trail. Now you can do it all with confidence in a new Subaru vehicle from Baierl Subaru! Two popular Subaru models recently earned a place of honor on the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ list from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety): the 2018 Crosstrek and 2018 WRX, when both models come equipped with optional EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology and innovative LED Steering Responsive Headlights.

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