[cobrashoch]

These replys really do illistrate something I've been harping on for years. It's not the horsepower that counts, really! It's all about how the car runs. (translation- fun) My answer to this question is setup, setup, setup. I've seen 300 horsepower , 2200 lb. cars run low 11's at the digs all day long. Anyone thats bombed a road course a few times will tell you that if your power is down you can still be competitive with a good setup and modest driver skill too.
Daily driver? Now that changes everthing. All to often I see daily drivers that use components that are a after-thought. The reality is it is VERY hard/expensive to make a street car that will perform well on a track or strip.
My answer to this question is to go for the cheap 75 or 100 extra horsepower, but spend your money on the car. You won't regret it I would think.
cobrashock