corolla or eg?

[supernoob49]

Hey guys. I am looking for an eg at the moment, but I love the old school corollas. I was wondering if you guys could change my mind in my decision. Could you please help me compare the 2. I was wanting to get involved in hpde events and autocrossing. I have never owned an import, but I have recently gained interest since going to college. I have done my research in honda's, but I don't know much about toyotas. One of my biggest questions is are corollas expensive to modify. Are they good for racing or just drifting. Also, what is the typical motor swap, and how much would it cost? Would I be better going with the eg.

Thanks for the input guys. Maybe this will give me a starting point.