"Nate Nagel" > wrote in message
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> No, the ONLY way FWD is superior is in packaging. RWD provides much
> better handling characteristics and more control for the skilled driver.
>

"For the skilled driver". The consensus is that FWD is more intuitive,
because the tendency is to oversteer rather than understeer. Understeer is
easier for most people to deal with, whereas oversteer can lead to all kinds
of spin-out crashes. The only disadvantage for FWD is with a car with a
high power engine, because then you'll have more torque steer. But given
that the majority of cars in the world are not sports car or performance
cars, this really is not a problem.