Honda Integra - Nice or Rice?

The Honda Integra

The Integra or RSX (America) is a car that's usually seen as "rice(d)" (a term used to describe a car with extreme aerodynamic modifications with no engine power/torque to back the aero up), the Integra has seen it's fair share of abuse and hate. However those who see the Integra for what it really is, one of, if not the best handling front wheel drive Japanese car to ever be internationally imported. It's arrival and evolution, from the DC2R to the DC5R, the Integra has made Honda fans fall for the agile coupe all over the globe.

Depending on whether you choose the DC2 or the DC5 it'll come with a B18c7 or a K20a3 motor, both of which output over 150 horsepower. Accompanied by this power, are MacPherson Struts all round, improving handling over other cars. The most impressive thing about the Integra is that it was able to retain a lightweight chassis even with the large engine and 5 seater functionality.

Thanks to it's natural performance ability, the Integra is used for racing and sometimes engines from Integra's are transplanted into other Honda vehicles such as the Civic. So is it nice or is it rice? Personally I think the Honda Integra is simply a wonderful performance sports car, at an affordable price.

Author:

Jarrod Tran

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Integra_DC5#Performance

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B_engine#B18C7

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