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Actually, a 1300 will probably be much
better in the snow than a modern car. What you need in snow is thin tyres:
In my experience having RWD is actually a bit better because you aren't asking the front wheels to do everything, meaning you can accelerate and turn at the same time if you do it gently, and slow down with engine braking and still have a bit of traction left to turn the car.
It'll take a bit more maintaining than a modern car, and you do need to clean it regularly to keep the rust at bay, but if I had a short commute I would quite happily use a dolly for it - I used to use my Sprint everyday.
I tried engine braking in the dolly, driving up the M1 in the snow, with no grit on the road. Dropped gear too soon, revs shotup and lost the backend. Fish tailing wildly, I was lucky there was nobody in the next lane. I got control over it, but it was one of more frightening driving experiences.
Did something similar in the Xantia, inexperience in the snow, gave it too much power. The difference was the front let go. I reduced the power, and I regained traction virtually instantly, because of all the weight over the front wheels. It was much more forgiving of errors.
If people want to use their Dolomites for what they are designed for, everyday driving, that's great. All I wanted to do was make sure people have their eyes open. Dolomites need more care to keep the rust away, some of the cheaper cars are worn and need allot of work.
It is different and fun, but it could also be a money pit. Leaving the new owner dissapointed and the car in a worse condition than when it was bought.