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Originally Posted by hyperzulu
I would assume that the bigger car will handle better in those conditions you described. What will make the M2 fun is also a detriment. A larger wheelbase will provide more stability. Also if the mass of both vehicles is almost the same, the one with the mass spread over a greater area will rotate more slowly. This is the spinning figure skater effect - when the skater brings their arms in closer, they spin faster. In wet weather, I think the last thing you want is a car with more oversteer.
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Hyperzula is on point.
In other words, rotational energy. The closer the mass is to it's rotation axis, the less the moment of inertia, so the greater the angular velocity (assuming no loss of energy due to outisde forces i.e. friction).
The M2 has a lower moment of inertia. Much lower. Even if the weight is close. It will be more eager to turn, and thus feel more nimble. Mathematically.