1993 Honda Civic Si vs 1995 EG Honda Gli Hatches

**Lil Dan** · 07-08-2008 03:05 PM

Hey guys, just have a quick question about these two particular models.

I'm looking at buying one, but after viewing the redbook info on them I noticed that the Si has a similiar motor as the vti model with a 1.6l D16 whereas the gli has a 1.5l D15. I think the d16 is 96kw as opposed to 74kw for the gli.

However, the Gli weights in at 987kg compared to 1016kg for the Si. Is that extra weight simply from the motor or is there extra weight somewhere else? Obviously I am a noob and I remember reading an article somewhere on here about vti's weight a lot more etc, but I couldnt find it.

Finally, whats the diff between Si and Vti except for the sunroof and was there any new honda technology introduced between 93 and 95 for the eg models?

Thanks guys

**[ricer]** · 07-08-2008 03:17 PM

i'd buy a 1995 gli over a 93 si
just to get the newer car...

motor wise wouldnt they both be slow? one will just be a bit slower then other...

**Limbo** · 07-08-2008 03:24 PM

the SI was a DOHC and the gli a SOHC.
The SI from what i've seen is quicker than the gli

**[ricer]** · 07-08-2008 03:25 PM

gli got airbag
saftey first

**Lil Dan** · 07-08-2008 04:07 PM

Is the Si v-tec?

Yeah obviously safety is first, but the jackass that owns the gli hasnt replied to my emails or called me back after leaving a voicemail, so screw the guy. It's been a week since i've tried contacting him and if his serious about selling his car, he should pay attention to the interest generated.

**Red_EG4** · 07-08-2008 05:37 PM

If the Si is in better condition I would get the Si. Simply because it is a DOHC and has rear disc brakes.
I think the only updates would have been airbag steering wheels, but Im not 100% sure.

The facelift of 1994
In 1994, the EG Civic saw some minor updates and changes, but the exterior remained much the same. In the UK, the EG civic gained Anti-Lock Brakes & Rear Brake Discs as standard, a larger 'one-piece' rear spoiler and colour coded front air ducts. The interior was changed from grey to a charcoal colour.

**akusuma** · 07-08-2008 05:38 PM

dont confuse between gli and gl though. gli may come with airbags and injection instead of carb.
get the si (compared to gl/gli) IMO, rear sway bar, rear disc brakes, besides the engine.

si is dohc non-vtec.
si vs vti all same, except different interior fabric, airbag and sunroof (hence vti is heavier).

**Lil Dan** · 07-08-2008 08:45 PM

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...id=78&trecs=14

that's the link for the Gli civic. Looks pretty neat in those pics, but the guy won't reply so meh. ASking price seems a little too high though.

The Si version is about 2k cheaper with 118 clicks (seems a little low for me). Goin to check it out tomorrow to see how straight the body is and we'll go from there.

Another quick question...Eg3, Eg4, Eg5 etc, is that just corresponding to the year of the vehicle? ie 93, 94, 95?

**Red_EG4** · 07-08-2008 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Lil Dan

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...id=78&trecs=14

that's the link for the Gli civic. Looks pretty neat in those pics, but the guy won't reply so meh. ASking price seems a little too high though.

The Si version is about 2k cheaper with 118 clicks (seems a little low for me). Goin to check it out tomorrow to see how straight the body is and we'll go from there.

Another quick question...Eg3, Eg4, Eg5 etc, is that just corresponding to the year of the vehicle? ie 93, 94, 95?

No those codes correspond to the trim level.
EG3=Breeze, EG4=GL&GLi, EG5=VTi. if you look on www.redbook.com.au you can see what model is what code.

**55EXX** · 07-08-2008 09:08 PM

no eg# is the chassis code eg3 carby eg4 efi eg5 efi all wheel discs front and rear arb's = best audm model.

i'd go the si hands down if both were in the same nic

**MWAKU** · 07-08-2008 09:09 PM

eg3 = eg breeze
eg4=GL and GLi
eg5=Si and VTi

so its a no for the year lol..

yea 118000 seems a little low, i bought a 92 with 131000, so many engine problems i found out after i bought the car so yeh, i would only by the Si if it had log books and all that with it, if not i wouldn't do it, unless you come with a mechanic who throughly checks through the car

trust me, its not worth it buying risking buying a car that seems dodgey and to good 2 b true, (i have a real bad past experience with buying that 92 civic, so yea)