I use good carts that have good hidden stats as well as normal visible ones
Here are a few of my personal favorites-
Lightweight (Peach, Daisy, Yoshi)
Birthday Girl
Sponge
Peach Parasol/Flower Glider
Reasons-This has great handling and acceleration, yet having decent speed. It not only looks great with daisy, it also is good for beginners.
Lightweight (Toad, Koopa Troopa, Lakitu, Shy Guy)
Cloud 9 (Handling) Or Birthday girl (Acceleration)
Roller
Paraglider/Swooper
Reasons-Average amazing acceleration and handling.
Or just Metal Mario/b dasher/slick/super glider for speed