EM1 VTI-R or DC2 VTI-R?

[Turko]

Hey guy's, the choice is between a
Honda Civic EM1 VTI-R or Honda Integra VTI-R
Both 5spd.

What is the better car to get? To be honest i like the look of the Civic a little more. Is the Integra alot quicker?

- Turko

[haiz]

Not to sound like a prick or anything but its really up to you.

Take both cars out for a test drive and see which you like more, put pro's and con's together for both cars.

and im not 100% but i think the dc2 VTiR is quicker.

IMO they are both very nice cars and it is a hard decision, i ended up with a dc2 VTiR but hey thats me :thumbsup:

btw when you make up your mind and purchase something you should come to some of the Melb meets

[Tu88y]

as the above user said
its up to you...

I would go with the EM1 as it looks hotter then the DC2

[Turko]

Yeah thanks for the reply guy's.
It is a bit of a hard one. Because both cars are in the same Price range.
Something about the EM1's that i like. I like th DC2 VTI-R's because of the engine.

I also have a question, It said on redbook that the EM1 VTi-R Uses more fuel then the DC2 VTI-R on the Fuel Consumption Specs. Wtf is up with that?
They could have made a mistake.

Btw i will definatly come on to the Melb meets once I make my decision :) I'm also in the West

- Turko

[zorrt]

Yea in the end its really up to you which you prefer, the DC2 is quicker, don't think its ALOT quicker but it is there. I think its something like both cars are on par on 1st and 2nd gear but the DC2 pulls away on 3rd (1.6L vs 1.8L). I prefer the feeling of driving a DC2 over the EM1 but seeing you like the looks of the EM1 that might be the better choice for you.

Petrol wise I'm not too sure, but with my DC2 and my friends EM1 he definitely gets better mileage per tank than I do, but mines 94 (170k +) model and his is 98 (80k +) so age could be the factor?

[Turko]

I would be thinking the 1.6L would be better on Fuel anyhow.
The only thing favouring the DC2 VTI-r is that the price of the DC2's are cheaper then EM'1. Well not to forget the EM1's I am looking at are 1999 models whilst the DC2's are 1995.

[turbo convert]

being a em1 owner, heres the deal i think really good car which suprised me as i never had love for honda before as i was a nissan turbo follower.
however after owning my em1 for some months now very happy except the seats :thumbdwn: got them re padded however not they r fine.
other than that i get 450kms out of 45litre tank to which i can never put in more than 40litres
as for performace i have done CAI i/h/e and can keep up wif my mates vz storm ute with same mods as mine, older 5ltrs list goes on, so u will be no snail and its quiet a fun little car to throw around and fun playing in the vtec range and at the end of the day being 99-00 u wont get much troubles + low kms......ppl will disagree thats dc2 lovers but take both for a try and make ur opion

[ap]

go for the em1! they look so much better

and the dc2 isn't even that much quicker

[locote]

Why not have the best of both worlds??
Get the EM1 rip the B16a out and replace with B18c:)

[zorrt]

and the other problem with the dc2, you'll always be wishing you had a dc2r instead heeh.

[nugget666]

em1 for looks :)

[teaseR]

and the other problem with the dc2, you'll always be wishing you had a dc2r instead heeh.


True that!!!

[chicken8]

jazz vtis

[philBo]

get the dc2...

[seihoa]

em1 ftw !!!

[RyDC5S]

EM1 is rarer than the DC2 VTi-R model.

That model was not sold in Japan (I think it was the US market only).

[zorrt]

rare or not rare, you see both cars everywhere on the streets. Well at least in Sydney anyways.

[ON XTC]

theyre both great cars. but i say get a dc2, though im a bit bias. lol...

[G-Stick]

yea ill go for the dc2, its more fun to drive in. but if u get one try and get a 98+ facelift model. looks much better.

[rocky_b]

EM1 ftw!!.. :thumbsup:

[V_tec 4 life]

I just got my em1 civic a few months ago and im very happy with it the only thing i dont like is the ride hight of the seats the integra is more comfortable i think to sit in.... i have no regrets on buying the car i put king springs and white wheels on it a few weeks ago and im getting compliments everywere

id go em1 anyday man its not like you see them everywhere

another think you might want to know is that the EM1's are all american built not jap if the chassis/vin doesnt start with JHM then its not jap

[rivergod]

why would you choose a dc2?

em1's are hotter, arent as popular as R33s, turns more heads, would be more fun to modify, there are no hotter civics.

/my 2c

[stoodamire]

If you're deciding between the EM1 and DC2 then get the EM1 fo sho!

But if you're thinking about DC2RRRRRRRR, then DC2R all over red rover.

[marcus]

get a skyline which is slightly more den dc2 but cheaper den dc2r....u will have torque and power...u get em1 and dc2 u get wack by wrx and 180sx...u get dc2r u get wack by sti and evo

[RyDC5S]

He's after the VTi-R not the Type R.

[Turko]

He's after the VTi-R not the Type R.

Yeap :thumbsup:

[rivergod]

get a skyline which is slightly more den dc2 but cheaper den dc2r....u will have torque and power...u get em1 and dc2 u get wack by wrx and 180sx...u get dc2r u get wack by sti and evo

its not all about speed. if it were, this forum wouldnt exist hihihi

[dtrang]

Why not have the best of both worlds??
Get the EM1 rip the B16a out and replace with B18c:)

dittto - get the looks and the engine

[c3024534]

I bought a EM1 a few months ago. Awesome car. Really nice to drive. The power difference between the EM1 and the DC2 isn't really that big anyway and the EM1 looks heaps hotter.

However. These two cars are very similar. My advice is just go with the one you think looks better. I promise you will not be disappointed which ever one you choose.

[akira]

both cars are hot but em1s are definitely a head turner...its more fun to drive a rare car around then a common car imo.

looks definitely em1.!!
dc2 aint that much faster than the em1!!

but which ever you end up having...honda's honda as long as you have vtec! theres no problem!

[Da1nONLY]

i reckon both cars are hot man!
both head turners!! :P...
I know for a fact that my dc2r sure turns alot of heads! :)

Both great cars....
There's not much in power difference but the dc2 will definately be more torquier!