MattDell

Given that both cars are on proper snow tires, which would you prefer?

Personally, I think I'd prefer RWD. While it does have a little less traction, it makes up for it in the huge amount of control you have over it when you compare it to FWD. The worst you can do in RWD is spin, which is saveable by an experienced driver who knows how to modulate the throttle and countersteer out of the spin, whereas in FWD, the worst you can do is plow, and there's little to no recovery to that.



-Matt

240sxSR20det

definatly rwd, you spin around in a circle instead of drifting into a ditch with fwd. ultimately i'd like awd, but thast not an option....now is it =)

Billman250

RWD, it's all I've ever owned....plus it's more fun

jankemi

I'd rather have FWD if i couldn't have 4WD/AWD. At least you can get around half-ways normally with FWD. The RWD drive cars I've had were too much of a PITA in deep snow, even with snow tires. Although you tend to plow with FWD, you can also power your way out of the plowing understeer by cranking the wheel & stepping on the gas.

I've never had a RWD with traction control though. Maybe that would make me re-think RWD.

rai

I'd have to say FWD.

xmatt

RWD, rear-engine

Saud2k

FWD, i guess they r safer with what i encountered

Welshman

RWD any time. As for traction just put some weight in the boot/trunk. A sack or two of cement powder is just the job.

xviper

RWD was all there was for a very long time. People simply learned how to drive this way. Then came Chrysler Corp and they mass produced FWD for a nation of drivers, many of whom had the driving intelligence of a turnip. FWD made it such that most people could just go out and without even consideration of snow tires, just drive the thing all winter long with moderate success and safety.
So, for the brainless, lazy approach to winter driving, I'd pick FWD. For control, finesse, fun and the development of driver skills that will carry over to the summer, I'd pick RWD.

kkyntmoon

amen!