Snow tires are great! I use them religiously. Subarus are also great, and I own one. A Subaru with snow tires, needless to say, is the ultimate solution to the problem. I do have snow tires on the Subaru, but unlike almost all Subarus, mine is only a 2-wheel drive, so I would not want to risk winter driving in it without the snow tires on.

The worst vehicle I've driven in winter is a Mazda van with rear wheel drive. Damn little traction when it's not heavily loaded, and damn poor ability on slippery surfaces. I do not care for rear wheel drive at all in the winter.