I'd have to say the SI. VTI is not all that quick even though it is VTEC. Quote me if i'm wrong but the SI pumps out more power? Have been in friends SI with full exhaust, and another friends with a VTI with a K&N airfilter. VTI definitely roars with VTEC but my opinion, SI definitely feels like a quicker and a better ride.

Why not hold the money for a couple of months and save up for a EK4?

Or how about a yellow EG civic with a B16A, definitely better than than the SI or VTI Car is from Gold Coast has 5 months rego, rebuit engine, more details on the link. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....sPageName=WDVW