honda integra [vs] acura integra
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Acura is just an American subdivision of Honda that classes luxury and more sporty cars under that name. Its still a Honda. The only differennce is the badging on it.
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There's a slight bit more to it, actually.
The main difference is styling wise;
Different front end styling on the Acura, which is similar to the front end of the European car. Although, the earlier JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Integras had the same front end as us, with the funky 4 headlights.
See the difference:
1994-1997 Acura Integra, European Honda Integra, and 1994-1995 JDM Honda Integra
1998-2001 Acura Integra, 1998-2001 European Honda Integra
1996-2001 JDM Honda Integra ( I believe it was sold in England & Germany for one year, too.) (Don't mind the silly wing, couldn't find a stock one fast enough...)
Now, onto the harder to notice part. The European version of the Honda Integra, save for a few cosmetic details ( rear fog lights, front end that is similar to the Acura version) is exactly the same car as the JDM version. The Acura version has different impact beams to cope with US regulations, different anti-pollution equipment. It was Left Hand Drive, too, and had a bit more weight added to it. The suspension had been retuned a bit to make it cope better with our roads. And, well, the badges.
That's basically it.
The main difference is styling wise;
Different front end styling on the Acura, which is similar to the front end of the European car. Although, the earlier JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Integras had the same front end as us, with the funky 4 headlights.
See the difference:
1994-1997 Acura Integra, European Honda Integra, and 1994-1995 JDM Honda Integra
1998-2001 Acura Integra, 1998-2001 European Honda Integra
1996-2001 JDM Honda Integra ( I believe it was sold in England & Germany for one year, too.) (Don't mind the silly wing, couldn't find a stock one fast enough...)
Now, onto the harder to notice part. The European version of the Honda Integra, save for a few cosmetic details ( rear fog lights, front end that is similar to the Acura version) is exactly the same car as the JDM version. The Acura version has different impact beams to cope with US regulations, different anti-pollution equipment. It was Left Hand Drive, too, and had a bit more weight added to it. The suspension had been retuned a bit to make it cope better with our roads. And, well, the badges.
That's basically it.
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I hate the way ours look. So its the same chassis but a different front fascia? I always figured that the DC2 with rectangle lights was just a one time thing. I like that one way better.
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yeah i like the 1 peice headlight....the s15's lights look awsome so do the 240SX's...and the skylines.....nissan makes good headlights...lol...
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Yes. They are schematically the same car, mind you a few differences.
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Well, I contacted my nearest honda/acura specialist (in Vegas, they actually are sepcialists) and asked about the differences in chassis. He says its the same chassis but the japanese just uses different lights. And thats already made clear here. But what Im getting at is you can go and buy yourself a japanese aero kit for your integra and buy the type R lights and you got yourself a conversion. No need to blow all your money on the body shop to cut out holes in your stock hood and fascia to put on the japanese lights
Ings makes a body that comes with vented fenders, hood, fascia, etc. Thats all you need for the conversion with the lights.
So uh, if you really want the japanese spec looking integra, just buy a japanese body and the lights, but you have to make sure you buy the fenders as well.
Ings makes a body that comes with vented fenders, hood, fascia, etc. Thats all you need for the conversion with the lights.
So uh, if you really want the japanese spec looking integra, just buy a japanese body and the lights, but you have to make sure you buy the fenders as well.
Joey D
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I had bad experiences with imports. Plus there all way over rated. I'd rather have a vechile that will keep me safe in a crash, can haul stuff, and looks decent.
The Eclipse was bad now that I think about it. Why the hell did I buy that???
Fwd imports definatily aren't faster then my truck. Some do cost more yes but most don't.
I'll stick to my American terrorist mobile
The Eclipse was bad now that I think about it. Why the hell did I buy that???
Fwd imports definatily aren't faster then my truck. Some do cost more yes but most don't.
I'll stick to my American terrorist mobile
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Point is America gets the wimpy version of about everything.
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An Eclipse RS could probably beat your Blazer. Your Blazer wasn't made to be fast, and, well... neither are those Integras, or most FWD imports, but I'd be willing to bet 75% are quicker than your Blazer.
Me, you, and Doug should all get together and race. I don't care what Doug says - his truck is slow. It would be GS300 vs F-150 vs Blazer.
Hey, it could be fun!
BTW- I'm not trying to be an ass in the first paragraph. My daily driver would probably get walked on by an Eclipse, and 75% of FWD imports.
I'd be willing to bet some Honda minivans, and ****, could beat me too.
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Im just being on a Neutral side here because I dont want to get in the middle of your guys' brawl.
He has lots of torque so his claims are pretty believable. If you have lots of torque thats good, torque isnt just for pulling, its for also acceleration...
He has lots of torque so his claims are pretty believable. If you have lots of torque thats good, torque isnt just for pulling, its for also acceleration...
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Actually, underdrive pullies add horsepower, and so do K&N filters...
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Turbo diesel dulie's have like 500 ft/lb of tq, and I've never seen one run better than a 17 at the strip. 275ft/lb of tq is good, but not in a heavy SUV. A Suburban probably has more than that.
S2000's 153ft/lb of tq vs the Blazer's 275ft/lb. I'd like to see you take that off the line, or anywhere in the 1/4.
S2000's 153ft/lb of tq vs the Blazer's 275ft/lb. I'd like to see you take that off the line, or anywhere in the 1/4.
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There are styling differences, but even Acuras are built in Japan. Not all of them, mind you, but many are. Basically, if your Integra's VIN starts with a J, it was built in Japan. C for Canada, U or A (can't remember) for a US built car.
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have you dynoed it?
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