170 vs. 225

I understand both sides. I had a 93 eagle talon tsi that low end power wasnt huge but get about 3500 and up to 7500 rpm it screamed. Im guessing it would be the same for the 170. Where as my cousins v6 turbo had more off the line with the larger 3.0 but couldnt get it to breathe as long. Which is what would happen to the 225. I dont intend to make it a track car. Just fun to play with and mess with some people. Maybe make it "quick and able to corner". But i think the 225 is better suited for my around town toy as it will probably not see more than 5500rpm.