My '92 CX/B18C1 hybrid went 14.4 at 96 so I'd say they'd be somewhat even in overall power. There will be signifigant difference in power delievery though. With your turbo D16, you most likely had no bottom end till the turbo spooled, then it pulled. With the larger displacement engine, your car will pull harder without as many rev's. My hatch could pull up hills in 5th that my coupe (SOHC VTEC with just bolt on's) had trouble maintaing it's speed in 4th. Weights a big issue with those too, but I think you'll be very happy with a B18C1. Seeya.