Different tuning of power on the same platform, Acura Integra vs. Honda Civic Si | Car Appreciation

The long-awaited Acura Integra finally officially debuted in March this year. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine with a maximum horsepower of 200hp, and an optional six-speed manual. This power is also the same as the Honda Civic Si, so foreign media will Planning a reentry running unit, which one of the two cars performs better?

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In March this year, Acura finally brought a new generation of Integra that fans have been waiting for for a long time. The Integra is positioned as a sporty model. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine with a maximum horsepower of 200hp and a peak torque of 26.5kgm. CVT transmission system, but owners can choose a six-speed manual. The power output and configuration of the Integra are the same as those of the new-generation Honda Civic Si. The foreign media asked the Integra and the Civic Si to compete on the same field, to see which one performs better under different adjustments? In addition to straight-line acceleration, this test item also added the content of reentry running. Therefore, in addition to acceleration performance, braking timing and ratio and chassis settings will also be factors that affect the outcome. In the first round, the Civic Si won, and in the second round, the Integra won the exchange of driving. It can be seen that in addition to the above factors, since both cars are manual transmission systems, the shifting timing and smoothness are important.