I think to much hype is put on the kick from the v-tec, I for one was certainly expecting some made kick in the pants, but that wasn't really the case.

Compared to a turbo coming on boost, the v-tec is mild. That said, it is a great reving little bit of kit.

I did hear that the engine in previous cars, the engine was less refined off cam so the kick was more noticable when it came, not sure how true this is.

As I say, really best to drive both to see which one floats your boat.