When buying a car, many people take seriously the questions about how their car would perform during winter driving, particularly if they live in the area where snow is frequent. As a front wheel drive compact sedan, the Nissan Sylphy often makes an appearance in discussions about how well it performs in snow or ice. There are a lot of differing opinions, some owners will praise the stability, others will be concerned about how it will handle traction on slippery situations. The discussion involves how much the car's weight is distributed, what kind of tires are on the car, how does electronic stability control systems contribute, and so on. Some say that the Sylphy is too light for its own good and will slide all over the place in the snow, while others say that with good winter tires it will perform fine, even in the white stuff. This topic is one that tends to get people comparing and debating whether or not all wheel drive alternatives are needed for winter driving and if it compares with other compact sedans.