Wrong. The GC8V doesn't handle similar to the Evo4.
The Evo4 has a more 4WD/FF feel. The GC8V is more drifty with a
4WD/FR setup. The difference can be seen in Irohazaka and Akina.
While the tight corners suit the Evo4 (4WD/FF), the GC8V with its
setup (4WD/FR) cannot take the inner lanes and exit nicely like the
Evo4.
While the GC8V rules Akina with that 4WD/FR setup, the Evo4 cannot
do as well as the GC8V there with the 4WD/FF setup. This can be
seen as the GC8V can take the moderate corners with a drift setup.
The tire marks prove this. The Evo4 doesn't pull as much tire marks
as the GC8V.
If you prefer slower cornering, then take the Evo4. If you like
drifty high speed cornering, take the GC8V. And in terms of pickup,
both are almost on par. Also depending on what map. But I'd say the
Evo4 will start off faster.