There's hunched over, and then there's hunched over. At my age (58), I don't want to ride a bike where the bars are 8 inches lower than the saddle. However, I really love drop bars. I like all the hand positions. I think riding on the hoods or just behind is really comfortable, and I like being able to get down to the drops - partly for something different, but usually to make it easier to ride in a headwind.

I also think that sitting upright shifts your weight back onto your butt, leading to a sore butt quicker.

I concur with the post about getting a "comfort-oriented" road bike. I also recommend exploring the different stems available. I found one for my Specialized Allez that raises the bars up just enough. It's now a very comfortable bike, and it's fast!