Originally posted by 98 SE:
However, the thing that FWD has really got going for it is that you can turn the tires in whatever direction you are heading, which allows for better cornering/turning in snowy conditions.



No. American drivers favor FWD in low traction situations becuase its understeer is predictable. Almost every FWD vehicle understeers. Turn the wheel all you want, but you are not turning the car. RWD vehicles tend to oversteer which most people do not have the experience to handle. So, they are surprised and put themselves into a guardrail, ditch, or other traffic.

I believe a balance RWD vehicle can perform better than FWD, but it is more work. Most people are just lazy.