They can be a little trickier to drive in the winter, but if you live in an area that doesn't recieve snow you shouldn't notice much change :)

You really notice the difference when going fast in corners. A FWD will seem to pull you through the corner where a RWD wants the front end to keep going straight forward, so you need to fight it a bit. (I'm talking subtle differences here - you don't need to go full right on the wheel for example.) Basically, FWD cars have the front wheels pulling the vehicle and steering. The engine, transmission, live axles, etc. are all in the front. From the front axle back the drivetrain is pretty much non-existent. So, most of the vehicle's weight is in the front. This helps with traction since it's like having a few people standing on the hood all the time. With a RWD, the engine is in the front but the transmission, live axle, etc. and a lot of other components are spread throughout the vehicle. So, instead of the weight being focused in the front, it is distributed. Therefore the rear axle does not have as much weight on it, and this can lead to traction problems in the rain, snow, etc. In the end, one setup is not better than the other. They both have their pros and cons, but it's apples to oranges. I will say that for normal driving you are better off with FWD, if that's what you are looking for. Go test drive a FWD on a local highway, then test drive a RWD on the same route. You should notice the difference.