[pierrem15]

In my experience the trick with a 4x4 in the snow is that it accelerates much faster than a 2 wheel drive in the snow.

Unfortunately, it doesn't decelerate any better, which many seem to forget.

[Jim Noble]

My first 4WD was a 1984 Subaru, and the owner’s manual said, succinctly, “You will be very impressed with the traction of 4WD, but please remember that all cars have always had 4 wheel brakes”.