ok, so you can beat him in a straight line, wahoo. Now go to some twisty's, then who's gonna win? My DD is what most of you would call 'rice'. Mitsu Lancer, yes, it's lowered, that just helps it's cornering ability, yes, it has an exhaust on it (tho it's not a fart-can type, I buy quality goods), and yes, it has a great stereo in it.
I drive the car because it is economical, yet fun. If I want a real rush from speed, I haul the quad out to the dunes, and if I'm just looking to go up in the hills with my hick buddies, I break out the Jeep.
oh yeah, a 4 cyl putting out 200 HP max? Ever hear of the Evo? Or STi? Hell, even my Lancer with it's POS engine, put some forged pistons and rods in it, turbo, and you're looking at over 200.