If the only bent you've tried is a LWB you need to try a high racer like a Bacchetta or RANS. The difference will be similar to a full size pick-up and a sports car.
As far as acceleration and handling. A high racer handles like a dream. One of the main things you first notice is how quick they steer. Everyone wobbles like a drunk the first few miles. Once you get used to the quick steering the lower center of gravity + the quick steering lets you take turns like an F-1 race car. Acceleration is a slight problem. Since it takes a 1/2 second longer to get my feet to the pedals from a stop the DF riders get 20 feet or so on me. But I can catch them with no problem. Rolling acceleration is about the same.
Comfort can't be compared. A high racer is a rolling back massage. A fast rolling back massage.