Maybe, but on-road engines make more power everywhere. They have aggressive crank and port timing. You can also move the power band around slightly with pipe choice. Of course you can also gear the car to take advantage of the RPM/torque characteristics and capability. The GT nats open class run by Ipanema was won with a Novarossi Flash or 35 plus 21. Overall good on-road engines make more power everywhere but the powerband is moved higher in the RPM range. Off road engines run out of breath fast on big on-road tracks.

You need to think complete package. Clutch setup, pipe and engine combo, then tune for the traction and length of track.