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1) Drive-shafts are used on FWD but Prop-Shafts are used on RWD or 4WD.

2)A Drive-Shaft has final drive via a CV joint but a Prop-Shaft has final drive via a Differential.

3)A Drive-Shaft is smaller, lighter and saves space by not having a transmition tunnel.

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