You guys are some clowns. Depending on the Prelude engine type you are only talking a diff of 15-20 hp. I say drivers skills win out. Everyone always talks this horsepower garbage, I say skill accounts for alot.

 

girls only want guys with good skillz!!!

 

Let's be real here for just a second. I believe the only chance you got is out the gate! You have a nice advantage in having a quattro. I say, line 'em up, tach it up to to about 5 grand and dump the clutch on his ***. If done right, you should be about 2-3 car lengths ahead by the time you guys think about 2nd - 3rd gear.