Which would be smarter

What is a high HP engine?
That will often mean increased cam size, which in turn means a higher operating rpm range that often includes a lack of low end torque. Which makes driving a hwy geared car a real PIA!

If such is the above... then I choose opt.2 and NO it will not make up the difference. But opt.2 lends itself better for future mods to the engine. As well as flexablity to the car and it's abilities.