Would always choose most powerful engine, if that means top-of-range then that’s what I’ll get (budget permitting).
Now, talking of motorcycles, my neighbour is almost as old and crumbly as I am and has a very top-of-range Harley. Can hear it coming miles away, like a monstrous Wright Cyclone radial. Marvellous sound. Sadly, gammy leg(s) too gammy to permit!