Don't listen to the people here.
The Civic would easily maul the Corolla. Try looking for a EK4. You should be able to find one for around $14,000. B16A engine 1.6L 116kW DOHC VTEC, no Corolla around $14,000 would beat that.
Just the other person had intentions with going out with somone else, you could just say not offical. Just wondering if i can call them a cheater for shits and giggles.