Performance Review: Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 - [2001]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Honda Integra Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 and the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12.This particular Honda Integra has a 1998cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Integra shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Integra's Front Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1250 kgs (2755 lbs) this makes the Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 in the same weight category as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line or the give or take 50kg.

The Honda Integra shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 217 bhp (161 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 152 lb-ft (206.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (170 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda Integra you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic (198.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Honda Integra.

The Honda Integra has a Power to weight ratio of 173.6 bhp per ton and 121.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 Integra competing with the 2012 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic (198.6 bhp per ton) or the 1989 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo SE (198.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda Integra generating around 121.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (146.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1990 Volvo 940 2.3 Turbo (146.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.3 secs, this made the Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 as fast as the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (7.10 secs) the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (7.10 secs) the or the 2011 Alfa-Romeo Mito 170 Quadrifoglio Verde (7.10 secs). This Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 is also faster than the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the and the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Integra and the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8

When talking about the performance of the Honda Integra on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.42 secs @ 94.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 (14.35 secs), the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (14.37 secs), and the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (14.37 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2001 version of the Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 has a maximum speed of 140mph.

Top Speed of the 2001 Integra equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2001 Honda Integra 2.0i VTEC Type R DC5 then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).

Related Links:

2001 Integra Rivals List.

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