Better?
all matters what you want to do with the car,both are good options, same engine and tranny, myself I "prefer" the EA82 for serious offroad, both cars could be built to be comparable, Tire size more limited with the EJ 5 bolt, max size maybe 29" if you like the IOBS go with that, go with what you like , everyone likes something different, EA82 with a lift and engine swap is alot eiser and cheeper then the other route, again go with what "YOU" want