DC2 or DC5

[R123]

hehe.. i think both DC2 and DC5 are great car, however i guess why there are so many reply is bcos different ppl got different expectations. Frankly i think the DC2 are still lookin very sporty and the perfomance is of cos needless to mention. japs call it the "fastest FWD"
however the DC5 may offer the little more interms of after purchase stuff, like a member said the insurance, warranty etc.
now plz allow me to add one opinion, our DC5 may not as good as the jap DC5, but can some body tell me how much is that "bit"? ok, i really have done some home work to compare the difference, is that we didnt get their breaks and a slighly less "powerful" engine. but i really dont know how much is the difference. (i think it was abt 12kw) a fren of mine is a lot already. and yes i believe him, but is that 12 kw gona change my decision abt buying the AUS DC5? it hasnt, but i always want some 1 who had driven the JAP DC5 and our DC5 then state the "difference"
therefore i would say it quietly but surely, our AUS DC5 is also a true sports car. for other members who wana know more abt "done up" the DC5 or DC2, mayb is a good idea to buy of those jap mag to see wot parts they use to increase the performance. for instance, if we can have what ever they put into their cars in the end, then i wouldnt b expect there r gona b much difference between them at all.
also, talking abt the "soft" conversion of Honda AUS did to our DC5, if any member here would like to find out more about this problem, apparently many japs car makers are doing the same to their AUS model too. just go to it's jap web site then compare it with our ones. I dont know is up to the car maker or our government or petrol supply.
finally for the member who started this thread, man they both are named" the fastest FWD" in jap and world known for it's performance. you gotta test it urself and listen to ur heart bro! good luck.

[Q_ball]

dc2r is the REAL type r IMO

[itr025]

AUDM DC5 is a more mature car than the DC2 and is filling the hole left by the prelude.

I drove an AUDM DC5R as well and like olda said the 6sp gearbox is great, but apart from that I like dc2r more. Engine power was linear and didn't feel as banzai @ VTEC. It's a better road car than dc2r for sure.

But if you want an uncompromised RAW driving experience, DC2r is your car.

[JINRAI]

AUDM DC5 is a more mature car than the DC2 and is filling the hole left by the prelude.

I drove an AUDM DC5R as well and like olda said the 6sp gearbox is great, but apart from that I like dc2r more. Engine power was linear and didn't feel as banzai @ VTEC. It's a better road car than dc2r for sure.

But if you want an uncompromised RAW driving experience, DC2r is your car.

well said

[CJL]

Talk about digging up the dead....

Personally I like the look of the dc5 more, tad more driver friendly.

If i was gonna go to the track alot i would get a dc2r cause it wouldnt worry me so much thrashing the crap out of it plus its more raw as stated already

[jnc]

i use to dislike the dc5 r...but over time...it does look better than the dc2r...my opinion neways.

[Stoosh]

i have both in my driveway, dc2 and dc5, ive driven both, i preferably like the dc5 cuz it has flashing things that mesmorize me (just kiddin) naa i just like the drive of a dc5

[dc2dc2dc2]

well i used to be a big fan of dc2. But after seeing alot of dc5r's on the road i prefer them, as they look much beefier and yeh... i dunno..i just like it better. but i heard dc2 is a better car to drive. "heard"

[Stoosh]

slighly less "powerful" engine. but i really dont know how much is the difference. (i think it was abt 12kw) a fren of mine is a lot already. and yes i believe him, but is that 12 kw gona change my decision abt buying the AUS DC5?

although the dc2 has more power what the dc5 has is the extra torque from a 2 litre engine

[BiGANG]

dc5s are farkn hot when they are lowered, look heaps fat and aggressive. But the dc2 is more fun to drive!

[gozza_rockz]

Mate I got a DC5 and I tell you what, if your not going to drive it on a race track dont bother getting it. For the street the DC2 in harsh in suspension and way to noisy! It sounds like your driving with your windows half down all the time. Also the Vtec sounds soooooooooooo much better and louder on the DC5. Trust me, Iv got a DC5 and the DC2 is about half a car length in front if that at all.

Also, the DC2s are always used and abused by owners because they think that they are way faster then the DC5. Seriously, Iv driven them both and on the road the DC5 totally out performs the DC2.

If your not gonna race on the track dont bother with the DC2. Newer is way better man.

[gozza_rockz]

Drive them both before you decide. Everyone says that the DC2z are better cars to drive but hardly anyone has every driven before.

Plus DC2 141 kW and DC5 147 kW.

Plus when you start modifying more power will come from the DC5 due to the 2.0 lt because DC2 is a 1.8 lt.