normal driving condition for average driver in city, using small car. FF layout is best, known as frontwheeldrive
in snow. hilly areas, like North japan,Sweden etc, AWD layout is best. nonlsd does work, its cheaper to buy than lsd car.
For big cars with big engines, with torque engines, FR layout is best,, especially , heavycar or sports cars on long drives
and for launch,, midship is best. because less power is on wheels when car is rolling compared to AWD. .. less wheels to power from engine means less complex drivetrain. quicker responce.
recently less power on frt wheels and more power on rear wheels like lambo viscous traction is picking up fast in sportscar world.
For ralling purpose AWD limitedslip (LSD) is best