Integra DC5 Type S or 2009 Accord Euro Luxury?

[Big Damo]

Hey guys, I'm Damo, I've come here in an odd circumstance.

I'm considering selling my 2010 LV TDCI Focus as its given me a fairly serious problem in the last few weeks, if they give me shit and try get out of warranty then they can bet their ass this car will be gone.

I'm considering getting rid of it either for a:

2005 Integra Type S manual
2009 Accord Euro Luxury manual

The Focus is my daily and I live out in rural Victoria. I tend to bash my cars up and down dirt roads, is the Type S very low?

Now I'm used to the torque my Focus puts out, which is pretty insane for a small car, so I'm not too sure how I'd go going to a Honda with their little torque, once you go diesel its pretty hard to go back :)

I'm after some opinions here on the forum, what do you guys recommend? I live next to a mountain range so the Integra kinda appeals to me, but the Accord Euro is a damn nice luxury car.

I do about 550km a week to and from work, and its all mostly 100km/h highway, so pretty much everything will be good on fuel.

Thanks much in advance :)

[eLtrix]

Well having a luxury car, driving in rural areas. I imagine there is not much concrete road but more rock roads. I'd hate to put a luxury or even a dc5 through that. Especially since the rock might chip the paint.

But if I had to choose, I'd choose the type S. Height wont be a problem, you can always adjust that if it does but it really shouldn't if you leave it at stock high. Hondas are good fun, you wont regret picking one up for some spirited driving at high RPM if you dare so down those mountain roads and such.

[DakDak]

If you like torque go the Accord.

K24A3 ftw

[curtis265]

Hey guys, I'm Damo, I've come here in an odd circumstance.

I'm considering selling my 2010 LV TDCI Focus as its given me a fairly serious problem in the last few weeks, if they give me shit and try get out of warranty then they can bet their ass this car will be gone.

I'm considering getting rid of it either for a:

2005 Integra Type S manual
2009 Accord Euro Luxury manual

The Focus is my daily and I live out in rural Victoria. I tend to bash my cars up and down dirt roads, is the Type S very low?

Now I'm used to the torque my Focus puts out, which is pretty insane for a small car, so I'm not too sure how I'd go going to a Honda with their little torque, once you go diesel its pretty hard to go back :)

I'm after some opinions here on the forum, what do you guys recommend? I live next to a mountain range so the Integra kinda appeals to me, but the Accord Euro is a damn nice luxury car.

I do about 550km a week to and from work, and its all mostly 100km/h highway, so pretty much everything will be good on fuel.

Thanks much in advance :)

I would pick the integra and carve up the hills

[Indie]

Considering you spend so much time cruising on a highway, I think you'd appreciate the comfort and ambience of the Accord's cabin. It's also beautiful.

[r3ckless]

Considering you spend so much time cruising on a highway, I think you'd appreciate the comfort and ambience of the Accord's cabin. It's also beautiful.


Meh what has the accord euro got over type s. Both have leather seats.. the type s isnt a tough sports car u will be very comfortable.. they both have sunroof.

Auto/manual/cruise control... u just leave it in 6th aint any hassle to me.. honestly go the type s... i wouldnt buy a accord, unless it is a famiky car

[Indie]

Meh what has the accord euro got over type s. Both have leather seats.. the type s isnt a tough sports car u will be very comfortable.. they both have sunroof.

Auto/manual/cruise control... u just leave it in 6th aint any hassle to me.. honestly go the type s... i wouldnt buy a accord, unless it is a famiky carThe Accord looks much better.

[aaronng]

If you like torque go the Accord.

K24A3 ftw

Torque in the Euro is nothing compared to the torque in a Focus diesel. I drove the 2011 Focus diesel Platinum and damn it pulls. More torque than my 3.0L V6.

[DakDak]

Torque in the Euro is nothing compared to the torque in a Focus diesel. I drove the 2011 Focus diesel Platinum and damn it pulls. More torque than my 3.0L V6.

Yea thats because its a diesel. Op mentioned he liked torquey motors. The K24A3 is definitely the choice over a K20Z, in that department.

I had a K24 in my DC5. On the dyno I had maybe 180lb of torque?

[threesix]

Family or no family. Euro > Teg.

[r3ckless]

Yea thats because its a diesel. Op mentioned he liked torquey motors. The K24A3 is definitely the choice over a K20Z, in that department.

I had a K24 in my DC5. On the dyno I had maybe 180lb of torque?

What are the odds he is going to KPRO his accord though.... let alone the dc5 is a lighter car than the accord.

[funworld]

IMO, if you're going to pick between just those two cars, it depends on how little torque would you be able to tolerate and do you want more of a cruising car or something more orientated to those mountains you talk about :)

1) both are suitable cruisers (euro being better obviously, but the type s is definitely reasonable)
2) I would imagine that the type s handles a lot better than the euro ... though someone else would have to comment here because I have never driven a euro to the limits I've driven my type s
3) Torque wise, the type s is fairly gutless until you get it into the high rpm band. I reckon you'd still find it quite underwhelming compared to your focus. But then again ... I've driven a mazda mps and although the low-end torque is amazing, it just feels like it runs out of steam as the revs climb, whilst the type s (or any performance honda engine) has a real sense of urgency and just wants to keep going. Depends on what you like in an engine. Euro would be a more suitable choice if torque is important for you.
4) Stock height for a type s is quite high. You won't have any problems with scraping. Honestly - for a sports car it's a 4x4 hahaha

[dougie_504]

EURO IMO.

Bigger engine, more room etc.

[dagher23q]

type s, IMO they are better looking, are fairly quick and suite a working person. Unless its a family car, type s is best

[Big Damo]

Hey guys thanks for all the replies, the car is my daily and its usually only taking me to and from work, I do about 550km highway, and cruise around down to the shops or to a pub on weekends etc.

Might pick up a friend every now and again, rarely use my car for family events as we usually go in my old mans car.

What are the headlights like on the Type S? I leave in the dark at the mornings and I've got a pair of 100W spotties on my Focus to keep an eye on roos, I wouldn't go to that extent on a Type S though, it was bastard enough mounting them on my Focus.

[YeahByuddy]

euro will be better for sure,type s is very cramp interior and not comfortable for long drive each day as u doing

[Rubes]

Hey Damo,
I can help you. I own a Type S and my dad owns a '10 Euro Luxury. I do about 400km a week in my Type S main road high way driving, it's pretty good, although at 100km/h it's revving at 3000rpm, so it can get a bit noisy. Putting nice tyres on reduces the noise (I've got Pirelli P7s on).
The Type S is definitely sportier, although that being said the Euro is no slouch either when it's revving. The only thing is dirt roads, I haven't very often driven on dirt roads with the integra but when I do I hate it. I'd much prefer the Euro over the integra for those kind of roads.
For winding mountains though I would prefer the Integra, nothing like it going through bends. The Euro will just feel that tiny bit heavier and bigger.
In summary, Type S can pass as a cruiser but if that was all i was doing, I would prefer the Euro. For sporty driving the Type S beats it hands down, but the Euro is still nice when your revving the engine. Let me know if you have any specific questions about the cars

[r3ckless]

The Type S / DC5 Is i no way a cramp interior, the dash is far forward and not in your face!!! WItha type s the leather seats are even more relaxed and the type r Recaros...

With the type s though, please cater for an extra $1000-2000 to lower it as stock standard it is insanely high, for a sports car.

If you take only 1 person most of the time, the type s is still great.... the back seats, its not as bad as other 2 door cars.. being 184/6 foot tall, i cna stay back there and not complain!

[DreadAngel]

2) I would imagine that the type s handles a lot better than the euro ... though someone else would have to comment here because I have never driven a euro to the limits I've driven my type s

Actually if stock, the Type S has the advantage obviously with more aggressive suspension parts and tuning from factory. However the scope of suspension tuning is limited by the Macpherson front means that the DC5S isn't as compliant over rough/undulating surfaces as the Euro. It is also quite difficult to get big increases in suspension performance without going extreme making it a pain to your pelvis. The usual stiffer = better doesn't work with Macpherson, it will float over bump(s) and cause you all kinds of pain. CL9/CU2 suspension tuning wise more like the EG/EK, you can afford to go stiff without destroying your body. In fact if you've watched HV, Bros CL9 beat both tuned EP3Rs and DC5Rs on the Gunsai Touge if that is any indication. Also Ichishima Sama abandoned developing kits for both the EP3R and DC5R finding it impossible to get the quality he was after.

[stm20021015]

Ofcourse type S!!!XD lighter faster, looks much better!!! Also, Oz DC5 type S is faster than DC5R 10 hp lol

[rahimdubloo]

dc5S is not faster then an accord euro. thats just stupid.

[r3ckless]

Ofcourse type S!!!XD lighter faster, looks much better!!! Also, Oz DC5 type S is faster than DC5R 10 hp lol


dc5S is not faster then an accord euro. thats just stupid.

You're a dumbass as he said it is faster than a dc5r... not sure where he syated accord euro mate.