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Having driven both RWD & FWD in snowbound Midwest winters, FWD was much better in most cases than RWD vehicles. It was quite apparent that the weight distribution was the difference. More engine & transaxle weight on the FWD was beneficial in having more 'bite' than the RWD. A remedy for RWD owners is to carry 100 lb bags of sand in the trunk for more bite. Unfortunately, there are AWD d-bags who think they are invincible in heavy snowstorms. They pass at x2 our reduced speeds only to see them later either at the bottom of a ditch or missing bumper covers after meeting the guardrails.