That arguement is very stupid, especially coming from contour owners. Considering the engine, tranny, suspension, most exterior, and some interior (somewhat crappy but I'd say better than a base contour) are different than regular neons, it's even a worse arguement.
I think I already said, it but stock vs. stock, or a little money put into it, definitely the srt4. If I had a lotta money, than the wrx,,, but then again, probably neither one of those cars.