How well is the integra LS built compared to the 96-00 civic EX,LX,HX? Is it a tougher car? Which one handles better?

 

they're all pretty much the same, same chassis and suspension. Engine is different obviously but I'm sure they would both last just as long when maintained properly.

 

I would agree. In general all hondas have great construction and can last a very long time when well maintained.

If you are asking and trying to decide what to buy, I would say the teg. When I got my last one I looked at a lot of civics, and I stayed with the integra. I love the way it handles and the overall apperance of the car.

 

LS will probably handle slightly better stock for stock. It weighs slightly more, but it has better tires stock and it has a rear sway bar and slightly stiffer springs. Build quality is slightly better in the integra (being it is an acura vs honda and cost slightly more). I had a 97 EX and a 95 GSR (well several integras actually) and they arent much different from one another, but I like the integra better.

 

The interior ( seats, dash, steering wheel, shifter) on an Integra are slightly better than a Civic, but aside from that there is not much of a difference in build quality.

 

i'd have to say the integra, the civics are nice, but i would say the integra will be more durable and have a nicer interior, but mostly i would say get which one you like better