What to do? Prelude Vtec, Integra GSR

wvuviv30 · 09-09-2006, 11:14 AM

Alright guy I am about to start a new job… downfall is it’s a 120 mile round trip to the facility (for 3-4 months) then I get my own work car…

Well I am trying to plan out my money and such with the Tacoma… well the Taco at the greatest is 18mpg (’98 2.7L, 5sp, 33s, 4.56s, 3” lift, header), I average 15.5 mpg (speed-o corrected). Well doing the math, I would need to fill up ever other day. So the questing of a car came up in the conversion. In the local paper there are two that caught my eye.
1994 Honda Prelude V-tec
1996 Acura Integra GSR (coupe)

Both cars have the following (unless listed below): 5 speed tranny, leather seats, electric windows, cruise, sunroof, and both are the same price.

Prelude: 110k, H22A1 motor (190hp/160tq), 7400 redline, ODB1
Integra: 100k, B18C1 motor (170hp/130tq), 8100 redline, ODB2

Eventually in a year I might throw on the basis bolt-ons for the suspension and engine: shocks, springs strut bars, and a set of 16 or 17s, intake, header, exhaust and pulleys…

So which car would you get and why?

(Don’t worry Taco is going to stay, the “new” car will be my commuter car/toy#2).

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X-AWDriver · 09-09-2006, 11:54 AM

I've driven both ('94 Prelude and a '00 Integra Type R) and both are great cars but I'd go with the newer and lower miles Integra since overall parts are easier to come by with the more plentiful Integra and it has a much better and useable backseats.
Ask any specific questions and I might have an answer.

curly_c · 09-09-2006, 02:30 PM

arent those two cars like the same thing? Acura and Honda are one right? just go with the one you like the best. they are very similar

X-AWDriver · 09-09-2006, 02:44 PM

Similar yes but still quite different when comparing backseat room and one is a hatchback which has more useable space when you need it but both cars are great but if it was me the Integra is still the slightly better platform when it comes to the aftermarket since that was the last year of that gen Prelude while the Integra's last year was in '01 hence better aftermarket support.

Randomness · 09-10-2006, 01:01 AM

I would say to make sure that you're going to be spending less on payments, insurance, gas, maintenance on the new car, then you would be spending on gas for the Taco. Otherwise, it makes no sense financially.

CJM · 09-10-2006, 01:21 AM

If its just a commuter car why bother even buying anything to nice? Call me stupid, but a used corolla would do really well.

wvuviv30 · 09-10-2006, 01:40 AM

I am also going to use the new car for long distance travel also. I want something nice because I just do.

X-AWDriver, Which car would you say had the better handling? How about driver comfort, which one had the better feel?

X-AWDriver · 09-10-2006, 02:57 AM

Both cars are great for driving around town and comfort isn't really an issue and either will handle great but I think the Integras have a slightly shorter wheelbase thus giving a slight edge in handling stock for stock. The Preludes of those years did have a quirky dash layout with a little more digital readouts than I perfer. also check insurance rates since I know there was a big diff with the newer gen Preludes vs Integras.

If I had to choose I'd take the Integra.

dragr1 · 09-10-2006, 08:45 PM

Look for a CRX HF.

Localmotion · 09-10-2006, 08:48 PM

just to clarify things, the GS-R and the Type-R are different in the states.

I would go with the GS-R. I dont like the older preludes...its the one with the triangle tails correct?

Insurance will be high I think

X-AWDriver · 09-10-2006, 11:52 PM

Yes,it's the one with those tails. My best friend had a SC'd '00 Type R and thewy are quite a bit different than any of the other Integras but those aren't made to be a daily driver not too mention the theft rate of one left unattended.
Actully almost any year of Integras since '93 are one of the most stolen cars so there is a downside to owning a nicer one and not having a garage to put it in at night.

**rocket** · 09-11-2006, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

If I had to choose I'd take the Integra.

Me too.

I never really liked the Preludes all that much. You could call my opinion bias since I own '93 Integra coupe but i really love it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragr1

Look for a CRX HF.

I owned a CRX Si just before i bought Integra and although it was fun to drive, there were just way too many things that i couldn't stand about it.

The '94-'01 Integras are nice but i prefer the "old school" looks of a DA (90-93) plus they have an endless amount of aftermarket mods that can be done for slightly less than a DB (94-01). Either way get the teg!

09-09-2006, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,174	I've driven both ('94 Prelude and a '00 Integra Type R) and both are great cars but I'd go with the newer and lower miles Integra since overall parts are easier to come by with the more plentiful Integra and it has a much better and useable backseats. Ask any specific questions and I might have an answer. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

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09-09-2006, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,174	Similar yes but still quite different when comparing backseat room and one is a hatchback which has more useable space when you need it but both cars are great but if it was me the Integra is still the slightly better platform when it comes to the aftermarket since that was the last year of that gen Prelude while the Integra's last year was in '01 hence better aftermarket support. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

09-10-2006, 01:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Randomness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,385	I would say to make sure that you're going to be spending less on payments, insurance, gas, maintenance on the new car, then you would be spending on gas for the Taco. Otherwise, it makes no sense financially. __________________ 95 3.slow SR5 4runner 160K miles \| 32's \| OME \| Optima \| Husky \| dechromed \| ryan \| My Photography Blog

09-10-2006, 01:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
wvuviv30 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 335	I am also going to use the new car for long distance travel also. I want something nice because I just do. X-AWDriver, Which car would you say had the better handling? How about driver comfort, which one had the better feel? __________________ '04 4Runner SR5 with V8... stock as of now and most likely for a while. I have my own Live Sound Business (I run small concerts): http://www.mattvivslivesound.com/

09-10-2006, 01:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	If its just a commuter car why bother even buying anything to nice? Call me stupid, but a used corolla would do really well.

09-10-2006, 02:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,174	Both cars are great for driving around town and comfort isn't really an issue and either will handle great but I think the Integras have a slightly shorter wheelbase thus giving a slight edge in handling stock for stock. The Preludes of those years did have a quirky dash layout with a little more digital readouts than I perfer. also check insurance rates since I know there was a big diff with the newer gen Preludes vs Integras. If I had to choose I'd take the Integra. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

09-10-2006, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,627	Look for a CRX HF. __________________ 1985 4Runner Dual e-lockers, dual cases, yada yada 1996 4runner, lifted, 2 lockers, 315 KM2's, IFS and more '00 Suburban 2500 4x4 '07 Tacoma Double Cab 4wd TRD '02 Lexus IS300 1991 Tiffin Allegro 31' Class A

09-10-2006, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Localmotion Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 0	just to clarify things, the GS-R and the Type-R are different in the states. I would go with the GS-R. I dont like the older preludes...its the one with the triangle tails correct? Insurance will be high I think

09-10-2006, 11:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,174	Yes,it's the one with those tails. My best friend had a SC'd '00 Type R and thewy are quite a bit different than any of the other Integras but those aren't made to be a daily driver not too mention the theft rate of one left unattended. Actully almost any year of Integras since '93 are one of the most stolen cars so there is a downside to owning a nicer one and not having a garage to put it in at night. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

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