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Originally Posted by ovekvam
The traction advantage is pretty much only an issue at rather low speed on a dry tarmac track. On most of the track, you can put your foot down without sliding. The extra weight and drivetrain loss will be more of an issue than the missing traction for most drivers, I think.
On ice or a wet and twisty track, the AWD car should have an advantage.
Back in the days when I was driving an E30 318iS, it was pretty evenly matched against the all wheel drive E30 325iX, despite having 34 hp less power.
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I'am a lesser driver and consequently aim for a rather low entry speed. As soon as I feel I can undercut the apex, I give more throttle to widen the traject. Preferably in a balanced and progressive 4 wheel slide, avoiding understeer.
In case of an AWD I can accelerate already before the apex with more authority, with RWD I have to be cautious not to end up in a powerslide. Although this can be very amusing in second gear, I would wet my pants in 4th gear. So to find the optimal balance while accelerating in the turn, an AWD is more idiot proof and for me... faster.
I agree that skilled drivers, that have experience with the track can go faster in the RWD during dry conditions. You're right concerning inertion and mass.