I have front, rear, and all wheel drive on three cars. Newer cars are so well-balanced and fwd can be made to handle. My acura integra has no problem in the handling dept. Newer rear-wheel drive cars are starting to handle better in bad conditions with good traction control programs. Anyways, it often depends on how the car is built to handle. My Acura is probably the best handler, my WRX wagon does ok, but certainly has more power, and my 1987 RX7 has little power and original struts and bushings, and no limited slip. I spun it out autocrossing for the first time a few weeks ago (my fifth autox in that car). Sorry I am rambling, but so much depends on design, not the layout of the drivetrain. For instance, try trailbraking into a corner with RWD.
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