Cant agree more... Each to there own!
I have also owned both cars and currently own a MY98 WRX. Out of all honesty i would prefer to own another R33, From my experience it was smoother and more fun (RWD). The WRX is dynamite if launched properly but i only ever launch it hard once every month as i do not want to risk damage to the box!
I am just curious when you say you beat it as to how you determine this?
Is it the car that reaches the speed limit first and slows down? or the idiot that flies past well exceding the speed limit that 'WINS'?
In my own experience I have heard a lot of bullshit stories on how someone has smashed another car when the other car wasn't dragging them!
They are different cars and it all depends on what you are trying to beat them in!