The "Waxer vs. Warrior" question.
I was shocked to learn that as many as 1/3 of ZR-1 drivers have never bumped the rev limiter. And, some admit to never exceeding 5500 (!!) rpm! That being the case, unless balancing a nickel on its edge while sitting on the plenum of an idling motor is what excites them, things like which architecture affords what advantage...is pretty moot.
Might as well drive a "Dunwoody Cruiser"! (Our Atlanta friends know what I mean!
But, translating for those not from around there, think of the movie
National Lampoon's "Family Vacation" and the
Family Truckster.
That car...driven by soccer moms in tennis outfits)
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/family-truckster/