Used Any 4WD's before? I'd like to suggest an impreza or maybe the nissan skyline.
Maybe try the RUF BTR '86?
See here - https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=125015#post3733208
I've found that the muscle cars, such as the Superbird or GTO, can put up a fight with a RR off-road.