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Old School or New School Four Wheel Drive System - Which is Better?

Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast·Hemmings·17 July 2026·43 min

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Over the years off-road capable SUVs and trucks have become complex machines. From electronic differentials and transfer cases to full-time all-wheel drives systems that are easy to operate but difficult to understand, these new 4x4s are supposed to be better in every way, but are they? On this episode of the Hemmings Hot Rod BBQ Podcast, Mike Musto sits down with Ryan Douthit and Nick Cappetto of Drivings Sports TV, two guys who make a living reviewing OEM off-roaders, to see if newer is actually better, or if the older analog systems from yesteryear are the way to go!