Torque creates a small force that on ice becomes the dastardly teeny push that sends you spining. Earlier I called that force erroneously centrifugal. The more speed the more torque until you get real surprised. Horizontal engines help counteract some torque.

GTI's have amazing handling characteristics, on dry roads.
Don't do it but you could synchromesh shift into first from 4th gear in the VW. The G's you could pull is wicked.