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4 good snows and a gentle right foot have gotten me through 30+ central PA winters with very little drama. I have found that the car itself is a minor matter, the tires are what make the difference. And just think of all those RWD Volvos that the Swedes have been driving around for decades in real winter weather.
There is no magic to AWD. It makes acceleration easier, but the actual traction available for stopping and steering is determined by the rubber at the 4 corners -- which is probably why AWD does not seem to get any insurance discounts. And perhaps this is also why I pass SUVs off the sides of the roads whenever the snow flies.
That said, a high powered RWD car with an automatic transmission needs a very gentle right foot.
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