there are a few difference, most are cosmetic that you can see, the bumpers appear to the same But I cant say %100 that their the same, the 96/97 is OBDII so it has an immobiliser, the interior cloth is different, SRS as Standard, Kenwood Stereo, so it suites the 10 stack cd stacker, Different generation of ABS on cars equipped with ABS. thats all I can remember for now.