Mmmhhh... I understand. Personnaly, I like small and bigger cars. They have eache one advantages. With small powerfull cars like the 206 RC 180, Clio V6 250, or more quiet, Golf GTi, Mini Cooper S, etc. you can have a lot of fun on little raods, mountains, "medium" roads or towns.
But I digragree when you say that it's underpowered (pointless : I don't understand, sorry !
), look at a Clio V6 or a Delta Integrale !!!! (I know there are not these cars in the US).