In my personal opinion it's all down to driver. U can spend the same amount on handling on both cars but if your not willing to push into the corner then thus lies the problem. It also depends on whether u want to keep your car in one piece and drive it as a daily also, or is it just for track. Example http://youtu.be/xe_q4uAcYqY This Citroen ax had no mods, but was just completely ripped out, whereas Evo is tuned. Guy in the ax obviously doesn't care much for whether he wrecks it or not as its cheap, but the Evo has obviously had a bit spent on it and doesn't want to destroy itself.