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Acura Integra II Sedan 1.8 (142 Hp) Automatic
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Acura Integra:
The Honda Integra , sold in North America as the Acura Integra and later the Acura RSX, is an automobile produced by the Japanese company Honda from 1985 until 2006, and then since 2021. It succeeded the Quint as a more luxurious and sport-oriented derivative of the Civic. The Integra was one of the launch models for Acura in the US in 1986 alongside the Acura Legend. Throughout its production run, the Integra was highly regarded for its handling and performance. The 1995–2001 Integra Type R is widely regarded as one of the best front-wheel-drive cars of all time....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Sedan Overview:
Acura Integra (II Sedan). With 171 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1252 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 (142 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers a noticeable power bump over the 132 Hp variant, though the automatic transmission slightly dulls the overall sportiness and driver engagement.
Fuel Economy
Surprisingly efficient for an automatic with higher power, maintaining similar fuel consumption to the lower-powered manual trim.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Honda/Acura reliability and durability
- • Sporty and engaging handling for its class
- • Practical sedan body with decent interior space
- • Efficient and rev-happy B18A1 engines
- • Strong aftermarket support for enthusiasts
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Interior plastics can show wear and tear over time
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
- • Not as refined or luxurious as later Integra generations
- • Finding well-maintained examples can be challenging
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1988 - 1989).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Acura |
| Model: | Integra |
| Generation: | II Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (142 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 142 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 77.4 Hp/l [199mm more] |
| Torque: | 171 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B18A1 More details about the engine B18A1 |
| Engine displacement: | 1834 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 5.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1252 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 311 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4484 mm mm [199mm more] |
| Width: | 1714 mm mm [49mm more] |
| Height: | 1285 mm mm [60mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm [150mm more] |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1475 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 120 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.3 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Tires size | 195/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | independent torsion suspension |
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