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Originally Posted by Doctor T
I hate to say it, but it's people who think that they are safer in AWD vehicles in winter that usually get into accidents. Simple law of inertia states that it takes more effort to stop and/or change directions in heavier vehicles.
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Well, living where I do, I can honestly say that AWD is safer in the winter. RWD and you can't move up the hills and you end up being the guy stuck in the middle of the road installing chains. These are the people that cause the accidents around here. Being able to move from a stop is crucial at intersections, starting on inclines and being able to maintain stable straight line speed.
While weight is certainly a factor, 180 lbs on a nearly two ton vehicle makes little to no difference.