turbo civics are fun. Its not too expensive anyway so just boost it.
Evo vs Civic. All comes down to how much you wana put into it.
End of the day if you have enough money the evo will kill the civic.
Bigger motor + 4wd will always beat the fwd smaller motor.

My civic use to rip stop Evos & rexy's on the straight, but on the corners they r fast. Also traction is great on 4wd compared to a fwd.

End of the day i wanted all the creature comforts.
Evo drives better, handles better and non of the rattles etc of an old car.
Also boost is on tap and i can fly in wet weather like its dry.