Jdm 98 spec dc2 is better than the 96 as the brakes are much better, the handling destroys everything but that's why they were called the best handling fwd chassis ever made. I hated mine until I tracked it, I've never had so much grip in my life and the noise is sick... As for power I'm not sure on a standard dc2 as mines far from it .. Test drive one first I say but show it some corners and prepare to be impressed. U would have to spend a fortune on a Glanza to get it even close