4WD 123HP or 2WD 130HP?

[AcidicRage]

I plan to get a Toyota Matrix, but my parents insist me on getting 4WD, but I prefer costwise 2WD.

Then I found out something, I've talked with my friends and they say that getting 4WD w/ 123HP is useless because no matter how powerful the 4WD wheels are, your horsepower limits on how much your 4WD can do. So basically then, I guess since 4WD = 123HP & 2WD = 130HP... if I do actually get the 4wd, my car would weigh more + heavier = therefore slower, and the 123HP won't do much to 4WD. Is this true? My cousin has a 200+ HP and he has 4WD. He also tells me don't get 4WD unless your car is 180hp or over or else you're just slowing it down.

ps: i live near hills and must go uphill a lot, but it doesnt snow as much as here + i'm a beginner driver skills

[Deadly Mantis]

I'd get the 2WD drive version. The 4WD version is supposedly very sluggish. Also, the 4WD is the reason for the loss of horsepower.

[Polygon]

That depends on the climate you deal with. If you have a lot of snow then I would opt for the 4WD version. If you don't have to deal with a lot of snow then get the 2WD.

[THE4TH]

i'd just not get a matrix..
but if ya were.. a 4wd doesn't limit your hp..
just wieghts as ass load and makes the car slower..

[dolla_bill0913]

XRS model has 180hp it is the fastest, but it only comes in 2WD. That Would be my choice, but then again I would never buy a matrix.