"I have $5499.99 invested in a lowly smallblock (wedge) MOPAR with factory heads, intake and block sitting in my barn door shaped 70' Dart, that I drive regularly on the street. Would you like to "line up w/me" with that.....for a few coins???
I don't care what you have as long as it's a registered, street driven car, on motor.
Is ya in???"

Sure I'll bring my heap... I guess my point is sure the Hemi is a better motor, but it's a more expensive motor. Today you have more financially practical options. If you are building a weekend warrior and looking to do it on a budget a wedge will do just fine. If you need to go really fast or like the WOW factor a Hemi is the way to go.