I love my tC, but it is not a drag car. The 2.4L is nice and torquey around town, but 163hp pushing against a 3000 pound car is not fast. I think the acceleration specs are very close to the old 2000 Civic Si. Also, the car is electronicly limited to 126mph, and would redline in 5th at around 135. I'm not sure how fast you intend to go while "on drag". The new Civic Si is a better car, and it should be for the extra money it costs.