i own a fn2r and ive raced a sportivo, which one is faster? i can tell u from first hand experience, the fn2r is faster i raced my mates sportivo, second gear drop and off the line, the fn2r comes out on top. All this racing was done on private roads ;D nothing illegal ;D

as for handling and easier to live with? go test drive them both and see what u like, at the end of the day it is gonna be ur car.