^it can, and very well, leaving aside the torque steer
ive seen 110 whp k20 civics run smoothly on the street and track
constant wheelspin and traction issues, and staying behind due to wheelspin, it does exist but it is extremely exxagerated, adils 520 whp hatchback gained traction in 3rd gear on old fukd up drag radials....
a 1000 whp civic on the track spins in the first gear only