Considering Lancer help

hey
as u can see i currently own a civic, i also live in canada so mitsubishi isnt here yet but they r coming in sept, so heres what i need help with next spring/summer i am either gunna do 1 of 2 things
1. put a new engine in my civic or
2. buy a new lancer (not sure what model)
if u guys/girls could post some pics of ur lancers and what kind of performance u get that would be great
thx in advance.