AWD vs. RWD, State opinions on which is better here. Options

[darksecret]

I opened a thread on a RWD conversion around a week ago and people keep bringing up using the AWD drivetrain. I am not using AWD there is a GT-Four and im going to be unique. I don't want this to be a flame thread but I want people to give reasons why they think either is better. I'll start with my opinion, I am partial to RWD because i've driven both Evo and STi, WRX and Impreza RS. The Evo and STi have great handling I prefer the Evo. (these are the american versions) The WRX isn't bad but if the 6th gen had the same power I think the Celica could win. The Impreza RS is pathetic, I ran with one on a "track" (being a marked off parking lot) and was on them the whole time with a Lancer OZ. I know for a fact that I was the better driver, so that could have compensated for the 40hp difference. I would sway towards RWD since I feel better in one and yeah they have traction loss but little drivetrain loss. I will admit I would take a high power AWD in a drag over a high power RWD, but I would prefer RWD in the low to mid level drags and high level road races. Also RWD drivetrains are known to handle more power than both FWD and AWD (these are stock drivetrains), take the GSX and the GS-T, i've driven both stock and the GS-T felt like it had more power to the ground but the GSX just doesn't have enough power to meet the drivetrain so it is going to feel slower. The AWD drivetrain is also weaker in the GSX ask any DSM nut. I know it sounds like I prefer FWD over them all because of my examples but these are best AWD examples I have experience with.

My reasons for RWD being my favorite is:
1. They can handle more power.
2. Traction can be helped with better tires.
3. Lighter drivetrain.
4. Im more comfortable with RWD.
5. I think they are more fun to drive.

Disadvantages of RWD:
1. On high power cars traction is a major issue.
2. Harder to learn and drive with high power.
3. More power going to only two wheels means more stress on drivetrain.

The biggest issue with the two is traction and everyone knows that. So lets hear others opinions on which they prefer and keep it out of the RWD conversion forum please, it's there for learning. Think about it like this why would RWD be the mainstay for all forms of pro drag racing if the traction was that terrible. (other than the FWD divisions)