Performance Review: Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2 - [1996]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Honda Integra Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1996. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 and the 1996 Ferrari F50 GT1 4.7l V12.This particular Honda Integra has a 1797cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Integra shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Integra's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1101 kgs (2427 lbs) this makes the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2 in the same weight category as the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 Roadster 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The Honda Integra shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 1797cc 16V St4 engine produces 187 bhp (139 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 131 lb-ft (177.6 Nm) @ 7300 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (148 lb-ft) or the 2013 Caterham 7 485 2.0L (152 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda Integra you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic Sportback (194.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Honda Integra.

The Honda Integra has a Power to weight ratio of 169.8 bhp per ton and 118.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1996 Integra competing with the 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic Sportback (194.7 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Volvo S60 2.5R (194.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda Integra generating around 118.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD (143.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Alfa-Romeo Brera 3.2 V6 Qtronic (143.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.7 secs, this made the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2 as fast as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the or the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs). This Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2 is also faster than the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the and the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TSI 2.0 Turbo (6.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Integra and the 2007 Honda S2000 2.2 Type S

When talking about the performance of the Honda Integra on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.56 secs @ 93.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Honda S2000 2.2 Type S (14.50 secs), the 2011 Ford Focus Wagon ST (14.50 secs), and the 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport 2d (14.52 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1996 version of the Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2 has a maximum speed of 145mph.

Top Speed of the 1996 Integra equals the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1996 Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2 then how about the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph), the 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (156 mph), or the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR (156 mph).

Related Links:

1996 Integra Rivals List.

A Brief History of Honda

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