i agree that rwd is always better for performance in all respects (much more than just driving in a straight line), but he said he's on a budget...
as mush as i love rwd i still drive a honda b/c i'm po'
but seriously if your budget is that tight and you want fast, go w/a crx...boost a single cam (dime-a-dozen motors), learn how to drive fwd and just have fun w/it