Uh my mom has an 03 accord ex 4cyl 5spd and it does feel pretty slow. My 94 ex auto seems just as fast. but, it's not like honda has some crazy high braggings rights on the 03 4cyl. My car is rated stock at 145hp (2.2L) 9 years later the 03 comes out with 160hp (2.4L) 15hp difference!