Mr2 turbo vs. celica gt, thinking of getting one... Options

[ScoobyDooCruiser]

I'm thinking of selling my celica and getting an mr2 instead. I want to build myself a car I can run some rallies in, and the US celis are just too slow and heavy to make a good car. I am starting to get enough $$$ to actually upgrade the suspension and engine on a car, but I figured it would probably make sense to get a car that is a faster base.

I no longer need the back seat and larger inside of my celica, I drive a 1989 volvo 240 as my commuter and people hauler, so I now want something I can use on the weekend for a fun drive, and can work on, and maybe get involved in a little racing.

Here are some of the advantages (I think) to both cars... if you can think of any others (especially if you own an mr2) add them...

Celica-
Back Seat + real trunk
Safer in an accident
cheaper to maintain
better gas mileage (right?)
Sexier looking (My opinion)

Mr2Tubro-
Bigger engine
Mid engine so better balance (i think...)
Lighter weight


Whats the opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of each? Let me know!

[Consynx]

2wd huh, there are very few real rally cars in the world that are 2wd.
i think the ONE is a Citroen. or an Xsara... or 206, i can't think right now

but yea, rallying in any other drivetrain would not be the same. a RWD would NOT be ideal in rallying especially modded due to the fact that too much gas in any turn would kick the back end out, unlike in AWD where the slips transfer the power till it grips.

an FF would work, but it would be tricky.
i can't comment on mods to do to an FF though, because it's all on the driver and preference(at least i think so)

dirt tires are a must