Tc-6.1 is a great car, the set up window is very large. The car comes with every option you will need.
In capable hand both cars will go the same speed, They are both pro-level tc's.
Price point on the ae car is much more tolerable.
Weather you want to hear this or not; parts availability will not be a problem with the ae car.
You have great team guys like Keven, Rick and Sean willing to help out online.
Ae has a great customer service dept.
.................Seems like all the reasons you did not want to hear would be great deciding factors for 95% of the people out there.