So they can keep up their pace...years behind the competition.



But seriously,

For higher powered V8 engines RWD is a MUST.

In a FWD vehicle, the front tires have to split their traction ability between accelerating/decelerating and turning. In a RWD this isn't the case, and you can ask more of your tires.

BonneMeMN, I am sorry you could not understand the intent of my post. This is all I was trying to say:

Bonneville does not equal BMW so you can’t compare them fairly. BWM is top of the line, handling-oriented suspension; Bonneville is no where near it.

I agree that in a fair comparison, RWD will handle better than FWD.

The difference in a fair comparison will be less than the difference in an unfair comparison.

I am thrilled Pontiac is bringing back RWD. I think it is just what they needed to get their edge back.

I agree 100% with RWD being a fine DD. Especially with all the traction control and snow tire advancements. A friend of mine had a 300C for a while, he said he could hardly keep the TC from engaging in the winter.

The Toronado came out in 66 and was always FWD.

And the Eldorado followed suit not long after (1972? {i dont feel like looking it up}
)

And the Riviera in 79.

RWD is the way to go . Sucks in the snow, though...

RWD doesnt "suck" in the snow.... its just different in the snow...

I prefer RWD in snow because i have more control over the car. When a FWD car looses traction, it looses steering as well as acceleration ability. Atleast with a RWD car a loss of traction does not mean loss of steering too.

toss some snow tires on a RWD car and its no worse than a FWD with all-seasons

We can agree that there were some exceptions with FWD in the past; however, RWD was more prevalent.

I'm not directly comparing a BMW to a Bonnie. However, I will compare a G8 to a Bonnie and GP. The G8 is their replacement. There will be much handling improvement because of the RWD.

My point was with the main driving public. It didn't really catch on strong until the '80s rolled around.