Age old question and open to a lot of debate, don't think there's a right answer it's all personal prefference
P1
UK car, insurance cheaper
Longer gearing, easier to live with on motorways
Map, as above not sure, story goes same map with lead brokets (sp) in fuel tank but will be fine on UK 99RON fuel if looked after
Type R
Jap import, insurance dearer
Shorter gearing, DCCD (variable diff control) more fun at playtime on back roads
Needs remap for UK fuel or octane booster
Owned 2 P1's loved them both, still have the 2nd with 112k on the clock, bought P1 over Type R as needed motorway gearing, took the last 1 to Corsica twice, superb cars.
Never driven a or been in a type R, hope to hitch a ride some day think it will depend on what your doing with it, would think Type R more fun at play time, but if your doing a lot of longish distance then P1, try them both, see what you think
Either way they are superb drivers cars, there are plenty to choose from & it's a buyers market out there, so take your time