Which rear-engined cars arguably had the most ideal suspension layout?

Despite the unfashionable engine placement at the rear, historically speaking which rear-engined cars arguably had the most ideal suspension layout? I have seen a few examples cited as the Hillman Imp,...

Are rear-wheel drive cars easier to drive in winter conditions if the engine is also rear fitted?

Are rear-wheel drive cars easier to drive in winter conditions if the engine is also rear fitted e.g. as in a Smart?

Are there any rear-engine diesel cars?

I'm doing research for a book and am wondering if there's ever been any diesel cars manufactured with the engine in the rear and the trunk in the front? If not, is there a reason why this isn't a viable...

New Twingo - is there an auto coming?

I have noticed many similarities in switch gear and layout of instrumentation between the new Smart fortwo and Renault twingo. Do the cars share a platform and if so is there an auto version of the twingo...

Similarities between new Twingo and Smart Fortwo?

I have been looking at both the bew Twingo and Smart Fortwo and have notice some similarities in switch gear and overall positioning of features within the cabin. Do both cars share a common platform?...