I am going to be buying a car in the next month or so. I think I am set on getting a 2000 ITR, but I wanted to find out how it compares to an RSX type-s. I have done a lot of research, but I wanted to find out what others think.

 

Type r has a higher rpm range but the rsx has 6 speeds. It all depends on what you like in a car. They are similar but also different, so...

 

does anyone know if there is much difference between the vtec and the i-vtec? which is better for mods? :?

i have seen a lot of people debating to which car is faster as far as 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. any thoughts?

 

The R outperforms the rsx type S in every category performance wise! But mods on the Type S yeilds alot of HP!

 

Please consider about the theft activity that is so bad for the R. Not saying do not get it, but just for your own judgement. :wink:

 

I own an ITR and love it. Just for kicks I went and test drove the type s and was very disappointed in the performance. The ITR is a purpose built machine designed for a customer who is looking for pure performance. The type s is a watered down car that appeases the masses. If you have a lot of patience, wait for the RSX type R. Besides, for the money, buy the ITR and spend the left overs on mods.

 

The rsx-s is in performance category of gsr.

 

I would actually rather have the GSR, the DC2 is such a pretty car and has so much aftermarket support. The RSX is like it's ugly sister who doesn't put out.

 

Well, for starters, in order to do any serious tunning on that car, you need to remove the i-vtec, or atleast, assuming you plan on using Toda cams, who is currently the only big name making cams for that car. Not to mention the retainers are pressed onto the valves, so they're unussualy likely to break at higher rpms.

One upside, or actually a couple, first, the motor is facing the right direction, and the intake is in the front, so it stays cooler, it also has a six speed, even though the six speed is really watered down, and it also has auto a/c, not that mine ever goes off max in south FL, but it's still pretty kool any way.

Other down sides, it's a watered down version of the GS-R, it handles only so-so, and although stock may be pretty quick, doesn't feel very fast. It's very bulky and heavy.

The integra is more of a driver's car, it's a race car in street trip. The RSX-S really feels like a grocery getter, pretty much no matter what you do....

Later,
Aj

 

When the RSX-S came out and the automotive press was drooling all over it, touting performance numbers equal to the Type R but with a more 'user friendly', higher quality interior, etc, I knew I'd have to at least check the thing out. Whether you like how the exterior looks is subjective of course, but to me it looks more generic 'Japanese' than the previous version. I personally don't care for it as much. The interior IS nice, I must admit. It's to a higher general level of refinement ie quality of plastics, switchgear feel, general tones and shades, etc., not to mention the nice leather seats and the handsome steering wheel.
However, one drive convinced me that beauty is only skin deep. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice car. It's fairly quick, tight, and has that good Honda quality feeling. It is NOT, however, a Type R. Driving a R gives the driver a feeling of one-ness with the car. The handling is intuitive. The car does what you want it to do and does it because of it's exceptional handling characteristics. It just FEELS right. The best way I, as a non-professional driver, can describe the difference of feel between the 2 cars is that the type S feels that it's because of its good tires that it handles like it does, and the Type R does it because of its exceptional chassis, ie the whole package.
Not that the S is a dog; it's just not an R. You're in a no-lose position, really. You'll enjoy either car I'm sure.