Happy Weds guys! We want thank Bern from @BernonCars for joining us for this comparison test! He was driving the Type R during the same week that we had the Type S so the timing just worked out perfectly! We also wanted to apologize for some wind noise, we forgot to bring a wind blocker for Bern’s mic but our editor, Rob did his best to minimize it. Would you guys pick the Type R or Type S? Let us know below!
Yoooo if this is Olney, MD, I lived around 5 minutes where you guys started driving the Type S!!!! That was Muncaster Rd and maybe Norbeck Rd you guys were on. 36:30
Type S all day for me. I was all in on the Type R until reviews like your first one made it abundantly clear I was wrong about Acura. They did very well with the ITS.
Curious that no one mentions the additional set of sensors in the bumper that the ITS has. They help mitigate low-speed collisions and assist with blindspots all cars have.
@@mikemccormick6128 damn. Bc here in Maryland there’s several dealers who have several. Some mark ups and others are msrp deals but with a 1500 dealer appearance package crap. I would shop around and look if you’re desperate or can find a better deal. You never know.
The FL5 is simple and has a classic look that will stand the test of times. The integra has this modern-angular look that every car company seems to be doing. I'll stick with the classier Type R.
Hey Redline, shout out to you guys for being the first to do this comparison on video. It was only a matter of time...as a big Honda/Acura fan, I am hoping a few others will follow suit!
I just came across this particular episode of Redline Reviews. I like the vibe that you and Bern impart to the review. WRT the two cars, both are beautiful and very well turned out. That Honda and Acura sought to differentiate their products was clear--the Acura folks really tried to make their car distinct--and it worked. But, then again, the Type R has loads of "distinct", too. One minor gripe: a crucial part of the "pops and burble" dynamic in the Acura come from a valve that shifts the exhaust flow from the two outboard exhaust tips to the centre tip (and accompanying muffler). If I had a Jay Leno-style garage space (and the savings account to match), I'd have one of each! Thanks for this.
My 24 R I purchased at msrp. Had to go to the next state. Local dealers wanted $5K. ADM. Local Acura dealer $5K ADM. Acura dealer network is small. So not great.
Really informative and entertaining hot hatch family feud review, Sofyan! You and Bern have such good chemistry and do a great tag team job of comparing these two hot hatchbacks. Easily one of the most fun reviews to come out of Redline. Thanks!
Both fetch mark ups, the civic mark up is typically double that of the integra, so you’re talking 10-15k markup (I’ve seen as high as 20) for the civic, and the integra 5-10k (typically 7500, but I’ve seen as high as 15) making them damn near the same price. I think the integra looks better and since it has more features and is essentially the same price or less to buy… integra Type S all day.
Thanks for the video - I had been searching around for comparisons. When it comes to the question of which, it's tough for me. On one hand I really like what the Acura stands for: being more adult, having matching seats, better exhaust and a slightly more plushy suspension but what I don't like about it is the overfenders look kind of cheap to me. The front and back of the car look so good but idk. Maybe I just need to see it in person. On the other hand I like that the Honda is more raw, the dash is more minimal and the body of the car is just so much more seamless than the integra... Just the wide body around the wheel wells is integrated so well unlike the Acura. But I dislike the mismatching seats and the wing. Don't get me wrong, the wing is cool but as someone who has to drive into an office building during the week I don't want to be seen as the 'racer boy'. Both great cars - I might just have to see them more in person before making a decision.
Historically, all Type R’s never had a sunroof, inside are structural bracing for rigidity. You can’t put a sunroof in there, there’s an X brace in the way. All CTR mechanics were carried over to ITS to be on par on performance.
I own an FL5 and not sure what they were talking about when they said the rear wing cut their view right in half where in fact it is perfectly positioned so you don’t see it as you look through the rear view mirror. Almost every other review of the Type R mentions that the rear view is unobstructed by the wing.
This is the best review of these cars that I’ve seen. I drove a Type S and kept my Type R preorder. Both cool, but it’s my weekend car that I intend on keeping for a long time, not daily driver at all.
Type R over the Integra. R is made in Japan and seems more special but the Golf R and even the GTI are faster accelerating. Integra prices are list price in Canada and easy to buy, forget about the R-impossible.
A big factor for me is that the Type R is made at the Yorii plant in Japan and the Type S is made in the Ohio plant. I never hear anyone mentioning it.
Where it is made does not mean anything UNLESS they use different engineering formulas. I am sure Honda formulas are consistently built regardless of what soil it is done on
@@PsychicMedium4747 there’s a cost attached to transporting the car from Japan to NA. This is why the ITS should’ve been cheaper as it’s built right here on US soil.
I just got a black FL5 but I have to admit the type S does look better but I'm just not sure if I'll like the look as much a couple years from now so TYPE R for me
The Type S is my literal dream car. :) But at the prices they are, I would probably end up just grabbing an FK8, as I like the hot wheels look of it more than the blazé fair FL5.
The design of these two cars should’ve been switched….the CTR should have the more boy-racer look and Type S the more mature look. But agreed, the Integra is “just” a Type S and should’ve been offered with a sunroof option and all the bells and whistles. Save the hardcore stuff for an ITR.
Then people will complain that is too soft for a 51K. There is no way to make everyone happy. I love the idea that is literally a Type R with different badge.
Both the Integra Type-S and the Civic Type-R are really good cars. I would actually prefer the Integra Type-S over the Civic Type-R if I have to choose one of them. I love that the Integra Type-S has a bunch of good color choices for the interior and exterior. In comparison with the design, the Integra Type-S is more stylish than the Civic Type-R. And the fact both of them are powered by the turbocharged K-Series engine, they still make a good sound for the exhaust, but I think Acura did really well of what Honda could've done to make the exhaust system to sound mean. Still, the Integra Type-S and the Civic Type-R continues to be great cars to daily drive, but it usually depends on what you choose more often.
While all 3 exhaust tips on the Integra S appear to be the same size, that is only the outer diameter of the tips that is the same. The inner diameters of the 2 outer tips are smaller than the inner diameter of center tip, just like the Civic R.
@@TheBasher-_-true..my 2015 9th gen si does the same… 9 years later(120K) clutch is still stock and feels like day 1… Hondas just hold up longer if u don’t drive crazy all the time
In reality there is no 7 grand price difference. These cars both will cost you around 52. The CTR sells above sticker. It can't be bought for 45. The ITS can be bought for sticker.
For that same reason I went with the Integra. Made no sense to pick the CTR over this. You get more things for less money in some cases. Around me the CTRs are 55k-60K
@@Marbind The range in NC from east coast (Wilmington) to the mountains (Fletcher/Asheville) and even into SC is 55k to 65k. I’ve seen one advertised at 52k, but it’s the only one. For that money I’m buying the Acura, some other luxury car, a legit sports car like the Supra, or who knows what else over the Civic. Completely asinine pricing. The 20 year old Type Rs on bring a trailer are bringing this money and the dealers want you to pay the appreciated value a decade from now, TODAY.
I like the comfort of the comfort interior and wheels of the Integra but I love the body of the Honda minus the table style boot spoiler. But I'd take the Integra over the Honda due to comfort, exhaust note, interior design and the audi system. Thank you atredline team for putting this video together. Other RU-vid channels have done the same but it was way too short and I have questions than than answers once the video is complete. So thank you so so much for answering like 95% of the questions I had. Bern was spectacular.. Big Ups!! Keep on pushing 🎉🎉
A month ago I was going to but a white Integra Type S, but I was curious and also test drove a blue A-Spec manual with the tech package. I ended buying the A-Spec. I just felt I would've ended giving up too many usefull day to day features. No memory driver seat, no front passanger electric adjust seat, no sunroof, no fog lights. I don't understand what Acura was thinking when they removed all that stuff. At the end of the day the A-Spec gives me about 90% the daily experience for alot less money and better gas milage. I would probably bought the Type S if I was 10 years younger, but when you get older you just end up being more practical I guess.
I know what they were thinking. All this unnecessary stuff will result in weight saving and stronger structural rigidity. Important things on a sports car.
I must say that integra which is a premium brand as compared to civic which is a gem but as the two cars have same output figures i must say but have different chassis tuned dynamics and steering response is so much upgraded as compared to civic as it torque steers which is extremely awesome to drive so my last preference will be both as both are top leading brands
I was entertaining getting either but after seeing the type r not have parking sensors… I am not sure how I feel about that. 2023 it should be standard imo
"It ain't a tight car if it ain't a type R" I'm glad Honda decided not to do away with manual transmission for both vehicles. It really does make them more special even if they're not as fast as their European competitors.
Great Review of both cars! I have the Type S, which is an awesome car. I have owned some fun cars in the past: Honda CRX, Prelude SVR, Civic SIR hatchback, Ford Fiesta ST, GLA AMG and have driven some super cars. The Type S is the most fun car so far. Just the perfect package. Couldn't ask for more, as far as performance is concerned. If I could have both the Type S and Type R! oh boy! I would use the Type R for the track.
I love the Acura and I’m a Honda guy ,driving a civic sport 2024 in the same blue as the Acura. I have had several SI 2 doors and 4 and a touring sport . But for 7 more Gs I would want it setup like the golf R with the amazing dsg! For the price of the Acura I would just get the R!!!! Thanks boys good video, things definitely change as you get older especially the whole manual issue. Most of my life I would go with the stick but now with multiple back operations I’m learning to enjoy paddle shifting.
The civic is good looking but I think just how aggressive the Integra looks is worth it and it being tuned for mid range torque means is gonna feel faster in most driving
Great cars, pricing (like many cars these days) is the Achilles heel here. Still, someone will buy it…hence why automakers keep pricing these things in a higher order than they should be
