Integra vs. RX-7

[porscheguy9999]

I just was wondering what car is more preferred for street racing. I'd say Integra. Because its an Acura. But thats me.

[pre98zetec]

TT rx-7

[CivRacer95]

I've heard the RX-7 has it's problems. Personally for me I would choose the Integra. But I'm biased because I'm a Honda owner. If you can, get a Type R or a GS-R. Those would be the only two Tegs I would own.

Might I suggest the car comparisons forum. Even though you have been on the forums for a while, I think you would get a better response there. L8...

[silentscreams85]

if it was just a weekend car...id take the rx-7...but you cant deny the reliability of honda...overall it would be the teg

[-The Stig-]

Rx-7 has the RWD advantage for drag racing, and under the correct trim and year... single or twin turbos.

Stock vs Stock Rx-7 = teh w1n.

But what year Rx-7 are we talking about? Anywho, this going to Car Comparisons.

[kman10587]

The RX-7 is superior in every way performance-wise, but the Integra has much better gas mileage and reliability. If you're just looking for the ultimate street racer, take the RX-7; it'll blow the Integra or any other "Acura" out of the water. But if you want something cheap and reliable as well, the Integra GS-R or Type R is the way to go.

[fierangero]

hondas are reliable until you get in a fender bender...well a normal persons fender bender, whole car-bender for a honda...

[kman10587]

fierangero: That was a pretty ignorant comment. Integras are as rigid as any other car, and the Type R's are really rock solid. They score well in safety tests, so why would you say something like that?

[aznxthuggie]

Originally Posted by kman10587

fierangero: That was a pretty ignorant comment. Integras are as rigid as any other car, and the Type R's are really rock solid. They score well in safety tests, so why would you say something like that?

i agree, thats ignorant n not helpful

the rx7 isnt a tank either im sure those things would tear apart in an accident

which car.. hmm i'd pick the integra if u can find a GSR, why?

well an ls/gs or w/e models there are have a 142hp engine, the gsr has a 170hp engine, and the type R.. well even tho it has a 195hp engine it would be a waste just for street racing, if u find a type r i hope u do more with it then just streetrace

[B18CIVIC1997]

actually i think fierangero was just saying that honda's damage more easily than an rx-7 which is probably true. I was in a 15 MPH accident and ended up costing $3,000 to fix. I think honda's are build to collapse when they get hit, for safety reasons. to absorb impact. Im probably making this up, but my friend owns an rx-7 and it does seem like it could take a little more abuse without causing damage. idk thats just my own thought. sorry about that being off topic, just something on my mind

[aznxthuggie]

Originally Posted by B18CIVIC1997

actually i think fierangero was just saying that honda's damage more easily than an rx-7 which is probably true. I was in a 15 MPH accident and ended up costing $3,000 to fix. I think honda's are build to collapse when they get hit, for safety reasons. to absorb impact. Im probably making this up, but my friend owns an rx-7 and it does seem like it could take a little more abuse without causing damage. idk thats just my own thought. sorry about that being off topic, just something on my mind

i kinda get where he was comin at.. but japanese cars in general were never really "built" so i wouldn't expect either car to be that great, also if they both have that 5 start crash saftey rating then it wouldn't be that much different right?

[drunken monkey]

actually, cars that crumple are arguably far safer than cars that don't.
crash safety is just that, about safety.
what determines the score is how much damage a person inside the car would sustain.
it has nothing to do with the exterior's ability to take knocks.

[MexSiR]

You cannot compare an RX-7 with an Integra.
Two very different cars. The RX-7 is better performance wise. Period.

[FormulaLT1]

RX-7 is the better performance car and since thats what I look for in a car, RX-7 hands down. If I was looking a all around good daily driver car I would take the integra though.

John

[jncodave]

Originally Posted by kman10587

But if you want something cheap and reliable as well, the Integra GS-R or Type R is the way to go.

I am not contesting the fact that the Integra is reliable because hondas are the most reliable cars on the road next to toyota, but the Type R is definitely not cheap to buy. Theres a 98 Type R at a used car dealership in my town and they want $20,000 for it. That is just ridiculous to me, i'm not going to pay that much for an economy car.