Even less people want FWD, its not about AWD. What does your civic make? I've driven a 450 and a 520whp integra multiple times, and its completely fucking useless because it doesnt have traction. FWD is not designed for power, its cost effectiveness. You can mad toonz your suspension all you want, without some serious rubber shit isnt hooking.
So how is it a waste? You have a $10K+ investment in an old ass integra, that makes good HP numbers, shitty torque numbers, and will run 13's all day, I believe that right there is the definition of a waste. "Yeah but its fucking sweet on the freeway"