Is there really much of a difference between these 2 cars?? I wrecked my old DA and was looking for another one. One of my friends told me I was stupid for looking for another DC instead of a DA. Would there be any reason for me to get a DA over a DC. I think alot of people perfer them becuase they look a little cleaner/newer but I like the looks of a clean DA. So besides age/looks, is there any advantages to buying a DC over a DA??


Modified by G2DAB18 at 8:18 AM 7/23/2005

 

there arent really many differences that i can see. they arent any more luxurious; you can get a 93 DA with leather, abs, power moonroof, etc. the only thing youre getting with a dc is 2 extra horsepower. unless you get a 90-91, which only has 130 hp, but makes up for it with being lighter than any newer integras. if youre looking to modify your car, go with a dc; even though DAs have some aftermarket support, pretty much every sport compact company on earth makes parts for DCs. i myself prefer a clean DA like you, just because i dont like the "bug" headlights on DCs. i have owned 2 92 integras, each with well over 100k, and theyve been by far the most reliable, fuel efficient, and best overall car ive owned.

 

Yea, I had a 92' GS but it was totalled. The only thing I didnt like about it was the ABS. So if I get another DA its definitely going to be a LS without ABS. I know the aftermarket support for the DC is alot stronger but you can still pretty much find everything for a DA that you can the DC, just not as many options. So I'm fine with that.

Any other opinions?? I think I'm still going to get another DA unless someone can give me a good reason not to.

 

DC has more aftermarket support and gets more love than the DA, and it dosent look like a box.

 

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id rather have a box than a bug

 

If you don't want a car with ABS, get an RS. Those are the ones you want. All others have ABS. Just to clear it up for you. By the way... DC Rules

 

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better to have a new bug than an old box.

 

I love my old DA.
But I love my current DC more.

 

Theres a lot of differences between DA and DC to mention.. r u askin the difference of the two on performance, handling, body type or wut ? please be more specific..

 

Get the DA, like you both i prefer the clean look, and the dot headlights throw me off as well.

 

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nope, the LSs dont have abs my friend. maybe DCs do, but not DA LSs.

 

whats so bad about abs abyway? its a safety feature, and can get you a small discount with some insurance companies.

 

to real trackwhores, ABS is just dead weight.

to dumb ricers and posers, its also just dead weight, but after they remove it or chose to buy a car without it, they don't actually make full use of the freed-up-weight.

oh yeah a DA is not that much lighter than DC. i'd say go with the DC.

 

I'm wanting to know every little thing that would make the DC a better overall car over the DA. Ive owned a DA and loved it, but now that its wrecked I'm considering maybe getting a DC now since alot of my parts with work on it. Ive got a a fresh JDM B18B sitting in my garage thats just waiting for boost. So which would be the better chassis to drop it into. They would both have similiar mods done to the suspension and exhaust and so on, so what car would respond better given equal mods??

Basically I dont give a **** about looks (more fond of the DA though) and just want a good car to start with. If there very similiar I might as well get another DA since the initial cost of the car will be much lower.

 

I'm not a track ***** or ricer/poser. Until youve owned a DA with ABS I wouldnt comment about them. There are numerous reasons why I dont want ABS in my DA if I get another one. Early Honda ABS systems suck ***, atleast the DA's does. It doesnt work all that great when its working properly (horrible in the snow) and its extremely expensive to fix when it breaks, and they like to break often. You also cant use alot of strut bars because the ABS unit gets in the way. Id say half the DA's with ABS are rolling around with there computers unplug becuase there broken and dont want to look at the light. Most people do this cuz its not worth it to fix it.

 

Chicks love DC's, but if you dont care about looks DA. DC has a bigger aftermarket, but you sound like you want another DA so go for it.

 

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type r swaybar upgrade is cheap, easy and effective.
better aftermarket support
nicer interior
it's easier to find an armrest delete for a dc than it is to find an armrest for a da
they all have power windows
looks "newer," not boxy (boxy means old to me. sorry. sue me)
girls will think it's hotter
easier to find a gsr
will probably have less miles
etc.

just my opinions.

 

i agree that its not worth it to fix the abs. im not a track *****/ricer either, i bought my car because im not going to feel a difference in weight if i buy the same car with manual windows and locks, and no abs. but its very convenient to have those things. oh yeah, and it adds value to the car.

 

DA all the way...the only thing is the engine compartment is cramped, so if you want to go turbo and keep your AC you'll need a crossmember or a $800 lovefab mani....

 

the strut bars and ABS, that issue is non-existent in DC's.

i'm sorry, i should retract that statement about those who buy their cars without them. there is nothing wrong with that.

however, my statement still stands for those who remove them from factory equipped cars. this is just my personal opinion but unless you're a real trackwhore and really make full use of the weight differences while racing your cars on a closed circuit or drag strip, its a waste of time to remove features like ABS, A/C or powersteering etc... they are useful in their own ways and even tho the ABS is not that great, i'll admit this, it still serves its function. until its actually broken, i don't see a real reason to remove it other than to turn your car into a fullblown track queen.

what i mean by posers are those who claim they will do this and that to free up power, remove all their interior to save weight and then they just daily drive their car to work and school like that. maybe my logic is just different because of where i live in. there are just way too many posers in my town.

of course, this is just how i see these things and especially in the so called import scene. i'm not asking all, or any, of you to agree unless you think likewise. so i hope no one is taking offense to what i write.

cheers.

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the dc will have airbags and wont have auto seatbelts. those are the only advantages I can think of.

 

If u try searching u can find the answer on ur own question it has been covere so many time and long time ago.. just be patient and try searching not trying to be a dick but if u can try searching first before posting that would much better.. heres the result of my search hope it helps https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=301844

 

I vote DA...

1: Because I have one and have owned a previous one and theyre great cars to start with.

2: Because everyone has a clean DC considering theyre newer.So when you see a clean GEN2 you tend to say wow thats HOTT! By the way I dont think girls can tell the difference.

I did the chick test because I was feeling insecure about my ride one day.I asked 5-10 different girls what year they thought my car looked like and there were no responses below 97

Shiny paint and a BOV can get girls no matter what box or bug you drive.

Only when she asked me to turn on the a/c did my mojo crumble.LOL "roll down your window bitch"

Yea get the DC and retract my opinion on the DA.DC's have newer a/c systems which will likly work!

 

I vote DA. Numerous times have people told me, that looks newer than a 92. Now the 92-93 look significantly newer than the 90-91 IMO
DC looks to smooth, and the round headlights are the pits. Notice, JDM type R got the Same basic shape to the DA's and how many people convert there DC's?

 

go with the DA...i have a gs and my **** is lovely...i didnt fix my abs..lol...dont need to but...my ac is ice cold...and u can boost and still have ur ac...there are more mods for the DC but DAs look so much cleaner with just the one piece head lights...DA all the way