And not to mention the 'loafs had less power! I would bet that a Vanagon
with the fuel tank mounted in the rear, and the engine detuned to loaf
specs, would do equally well in any loose traction situation.

Karl

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> The old Breadloafs are lighter than our Vana-gones.  So they tread more
> lightly.  They have more rear-biased weight distribution plus lower
gearing.
> Every little bit helps.