stay safe in JB. dont worry about 2ZZ. familarise yourself on 1ZZ. (autocross & track).
for one ; even with 1ZZ , it is as fast as elise in autocross (those who are familar with the local circuit & participation of the duo MR-S will testify to this)
with the right mods even keeping pace with a scooby on highway.

(not racing but you get the idea)
A lot of people underestimate the 140HP 1ZZ because they dont know how to handle a light weight sports car.
People all say the elise is fast. FYI the elise in malaysia is only 110HP & weights 850kg ++ (not 760kg++ like the UK versions) due to aircon conpressor & others (this is verified by local elise owners).
with the right mods, its how you drive the 140hp 1ZZ 975kg MR-S.
handle that & consider (graduate to a 2ZZ or others). no hurry.
Also, a 1ZZ turbo MR-S pulls 240hp on wheels.(50hp more then 2ZZ) now thats fast!! ask ben.