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I've driven all, and those who say "RWD /w good winter/snow tires are just as good as AWD in all situations" is not telling the truth, or just denying it.
No driving skills will overcome law of physics.
I love BMW RWD MT and I have snow tires for winter. However, getting enough traction in hills of local streets is pain. Of course, good winter/snow tire is mandatory, regardless of drivetrain configuration.
Problems with RWD sports sedan in hills with snow
- clearance is low, tires are fat (even after downsizing) so the car turns into a snow plow
- with front wheels locked in snow plow, a lot of traction on rear still wouldn't be enough
FWD has advantages not only by having more weight up front on driving wheels, but those wheels also direct the car's movement.
AWD's traction in this situation is night and day, compared to RWD, using same tire. 1000%+ better.
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