Integra vs Celica
Which one do you prefer? Honda Integra or a Toyota Celica?
It has a 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine which produces a healthy 160bhp, and is driven through a five-speed automatic transmission. A five-speed manual is also available.When driven in town, only the low seating position and appropriately firm suspension remind one that the Integra is a coupe. The steering and engine response is as laid-back and relaxing as any Honda family car. Drive it enthusiastically however, and the Integra gamely responds with fluency when it is shown a series of corners. Further up the rev band, a decently bassy exhaust note can be heard, adding to the Integra's sense of occasion.The five-speed automatic transmission also has a Tiptronic-style manual override that feels good to use with its well-shaped gear knob that nestles in the hand. The Integra continues to impart the sporty impression with racy-looking front seats that have improved support from last year's model. Rear occupants however are not as well taken care of as with that swooping roofline taking its toll on headroom. Legroom however, is decent for a coupe in this class. Another pleasant surprise was the generous boot, which is large enough to swallow a full-sized suitcase or a golf bag. The luggage bay's practicality however, is hampered by a high sill that can make loading heavy items difficult. Still, the Integra is a coupe after all and frequent runs to Ikea probably weren't in the Integra engineers' design brief. wo-door coupes are easy enough to find but buying one for under $100,000 is a rare distinction that the Integra manages to achieve. It is well made, handles like a sports car, looks the part and even makes all the right noises when you depress the accelerator.
Model Honda Integra GSR
Engine 1,998cc, 16v in-line 4
Max Power 160bhp at 6,500rpm
Max Torque 191Nm at 4,000rpm
Gearbox 5-speed automatic
Top Speed 190km/h (estimate)
0-100 km/h 9.8 seconds
Price $91,500 with COE
Warranty 3 years / 100,000km
No specs cos I am too lazy to find.
Anyway, I never like Celica. LOLx….
I prefer an Integra but obviously a Type R.
Toyota? How about a Mark X? 
August 1st, 2007 at 00:35
Erm… I think in the car enthusiast circuit, we try to avoid comparing Integra and Celica as much as possible. Integra was designed and built with performance in mind, whereas for Celica it was designed more for the coupe category.
Many people confused the two categories just because they look alike as 2-door cars but their basis of construction are very much different.
August 1st, 2007 at 00:49
I find the 3 cars a little beng-ish. Celica for young bengs, Integra for yuppie bengs and the Mark X for old bengs
For that kinda budget, I very much prefer convertibles like the MX-5, MR-S with their rear wheel drives. Just my opinion.
August 1st, 2007 at 08:28
ET- I do agree with you. But again, how realistic to drive a 2 door car in SG? How about getting an Evo?
Miss Loi – I prefer to be driven. LOLx… If wanna get, should get an RX8. Insurance and road tax cheaper.
August 1st, 2007 at 09:10
Oh yes I’ve thought about the RX8 but the trade-offs are very poor fuel consumption and from what I heard, need to find specialized workshop to service its rotary engine.
But its curves are … sexy!
August 1st, 2007 at 09:33
Miss Loi – My friend has no problem with the car. As to whether specialised workshops are needed to service the engine, I guess most cars nowadays need to go back to their own agent w/s to service esp the engine and the electronic gadgets.
August 1st, 2007 at 12:08
2-door cars have below-par resale value here compared to the average sedan. Afterall, how many family would want 2-door car? If one really wants the utility of a sedan coupled with performance, then yes, Evo will be a good choice if they don’t mind the insurance. We don’t get the full specs (the highest version) here in Singapore anyway.
Alot of people turn to RX8 because it is classified under 4-door car. That simply means cheaper insurance, compared to Celica and Integra. Miss Loi is right, that 1.3L rotary is a fuel guzzler. Fuel consumption depends on our right foot too… hahahaha… I have the habit of *erm* … ok let’s not go on. LOL.