Honda Integra Type-R vs. VW Corrado VR6

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

In light of the recent GT contest, this one sparked off in my head. Both are reputed to have two of the best FWD chassis' ever made, both are coupés and both are relatively sporty- but that's where the similarities end...

Corrado VR6:-
- 2.9 VR6
- 190bhp
- 0-60 in 6.4 secs
- 145mph
- 1240kg
- 15.1 secs/95mph 1/4 mile
- 29.9mpg

http://www.corrado-vr6.info/pics/Corrado001.jpg

Honda Integra Type-R:-
- 1.8 4-cyl VTEC
- 187bhp
- 0-60 in 6.2 secs
- 143mph
- 1160kg
- 14.8 sec/96mph 1/4 mile
- 32.1mpg

http://www.honda.org.uk/honda_integra_type_r.jpg

[clutch-monkey]

the integra for me, as since the performance of these two is similar it comes down to looks, reliability and mileage, all of which the honda wins imo :)

edit: also i can't imagine a VW being as hardcore and focused as a DC2 ITR :D

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Corrado for me - Who's ever heard of it other than those outside the know?

plus, i won't look like an Asian Exchange student :p

[Jack_Bauer]

It it were purely for shits and giggles I'd take the Integra; lighter, similarly powerful engine, brilliant chassis.

But if it was gonna be my everyday car I'd have to go for the VW; more comfy, far more subtle, and still decent performance and handling to boot. The Integra's probably just a bit too hardcore as an everyday car.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

My guitar teacher uses the Integra for an everyday car, he likes it a lot... says it's a bit loud though!

I like the VR6 a lot, and also love the Type-R :) the thing is, it was really hard for me to decide between the cars :p in the end I chose the VR6... bit more luxury... but I'd have the Integra for track days :)

[clutch-monkey]

my friend has a DC2 ITR special edition for daily use :D i see it pretty much every day.

[Fabio Ferrari]

Corrado for me, I have always liked the styling of it, it would be nice if Volkswagen would bring it back

[ScionDriver]

Corrado for me as well. Great engine, great looks and comfort. It'd a great everyday car.

[VtecMini]

Integra by default. The Corrado's becoming a bit of a chav's dreamcar these days. Finding a bog-standard one is near enough impossible.

[Quiggs]

VR's sound better.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

It was a tough one... but I think the rarity value of the VR6 did it for me. There's a mint one just down the road, drives every day. Man it's gorgeous!

I hate the blinged-up ones.

[LotusLocost]

Chiped G60 > hOndariCe...

[man 430gt]

Choose the Honda (just), both pretty cols cars though..

[jcp123]

VDub fa sho, it's a little more practical day to day and I dislike the having to rev the living piss out of an engine to reach the powerband. Not only that, the VW confers a touch of class on the owner, whereas the Acura feels like it's something you should grow out of by your mid-20's.

[Quiggs]

You can park the Corrado on the street and not have to worry about it driving off during the night.

I love ITR's, but unless I had a house with a garage and a badass security system, I'd never own one. Same with B5 Audi S4's...

[:Exige:]

@Fabio: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make your signature smaller! Christ ... it's not for your life story!

:p

[Rockefella]

@Fabio: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make your signature smaller! Christ ... it's not for your life story!
I don't see his signature?

[Quiggs]

It's like a mile long. Apparently he's an expert at everything.

[Rockefella]

It's like a mile long. Apparently he's an expert at everything.
Yeah, I know. I looked at his profile. I was just trying to be cool by implying I have signatures turned off, I guess I failed.

I'll go sit in the corner and cry like a good little emo boy.

[Quiggs]

Remeber, it's down the road- not across the street.

[Revo]

Both (VW Corrado and Honda Integra) are reputed to have two of the best FWD chassis' ever made
Now, now, let's not get carried away :p

Fiat Coupe is the undisputed champion of best sorted FWD chassis from that era. ;):D

Then there was a Lotus Elan Mk2, but that car belongs to a slightly different league.

[kingofthering]

damn this is hard... I'll take both on a dangerously fast and agressive test drive and I'll take whoever survives. HAHAHAHAHAHA

[NSXType-R]

I'd take the Integra. I'm a Honda fan. You guys are right about the safety of the choice though. Integras are very hot here still and they are very popular cars to steal.

BTW, was the Corrado ever sold in America?

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

Now, now, let's not get carried away :p

Fiat Coupe is the undisputed champion of best sorted FWD chassis from that era. ;):D

Then there was a Lotus Elan Mk2, but that car belongs to a slightly different league.
Haha... I said 2 of the best, not just the best!

The Fiat Coupé was some jumped-up Tipo, not a real car ;) only proper tossers bought that :D

The Lotus Elan was a roadster, so yes, different class!

[Vindesh17]

Integra for me.Reliability and running costs were the deciding factors.

[h00t_h00t]

VR6 for me, it makes sense more often than the Integra.

[jcp123]

BTW, was the Corrado ever sold in America?

Yeah, in small numbers. FWIW, I actually saw its predecessor today, the Scirocco 16v. In East Texas, of all places! To make things more ironic, my Dad had one back in the 80's, and the one I saw today was even the same color...

[NSXType-R]

Yeah, in small numbers. FWIW, I actually saw its predecessor today, the Scirocco 16v. In East Texas, of all places! To make things more ironic, my Dad had one back in the 80's, and the one I saw today was even the same color...

That thing has got to be very rare. Isn't the Scirocco an Alfa?

[jcp123]

You mean based on an Alfa? You got me there, I wouldn't know. I know the one we had was definitely, 100% a VDub though.

[HSVLVR]

Integra Type-R

[The_Canuck]

Remeber, it's down the road- not across the street.

No dammit! It's straight to the jugular!

[Quiggs]

This thread makes me want a Corrado...