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I am not certain what you are comparing your rear wheel drive car to- most people today buy and drive FWD vehicles that understeer vs. what you are describing (oversteer). As a consequence there is a rude awakening when behind the wheel of a RWD car. To do what you describe you are applying more power than the situation warrants- this can happen accidentily or deliberately.
Since you are uncomfortable with it, I suggest a number of remedies: first, go for a set of 4 snow tires that are suited to the car- don't recommend a pair, do 4. The classic snows are Gislaved tires from Sweden, but there are several other viable ones.
Second, place a sand bag or two over the rear axle or anything that is real heavy and low- plate steel would be fine, but not practical. Last, especially if you are still struggling witht the car's habit, look up a driving skid school. These schools will teach you how to regain control of possible dangerous oversteer situations- they are not race schools. They are especially good at converting timid drivers into confident ones. And, confident drivers will always choose a vehicle that oversteers because it is easier to predict and control- that is, when you are in control.
By the way, in the evnt that a skid school isn't operting in your area (oddly they are staged as summer events often on wet pavement), go to a shopping centre parking lot after a snow storm and have a ball (watch for the light standards!). In this way you will spin the car in as many differnt directions as you wish withour any peril. the result will be somewat akin to the school.
This one is close to me, but it will serve as an example:
http://www.skidcontrolschool.com/
Doug (Doogle)
'89 244DL with 244k Kms (148k Mi)
Toronto, On. (where a small snow storm is the end of the world!!!)
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