I'm sure this has been covered, but is there someplace that breaks down the exact differences between the two cars? I know the engine is different, but I was looking for other mechanicals, such as swaybar size, stock spring rate & shock valving, car weights, etc.

Considering trading my GF's 99 Civic EX for a base RSX cloth 5-speed. For her, I don't think the $3K Type-S premium is worth the upgrade. Plus, the stock RSX falls into a better autox class

 

Found good link:
http://www.hondanews.com/Forms/acura/RSX/index.html

Gives a decent technical rundown.

 

Go to your local Acura dealership and get a brochure. Thats how I compared the two.

 

just the extra 3K would be worth the extra 40HP..i keep saying im not going to mod any more..but , who am i kidding?

 

I drove the base and the type S. She would never know the difference between the two, and the base seems to pull a little better in lower gears. Plus, 3K is a good chunk of change.

The base would probably make a better autoxer too But if I were buying, I'd get the S. I'm not, so it's whatever she likes and can afford. The tech. specs, besides the motor, are pretty much identical between the two.