Honda Civic Coupe (1996 – 2001) vs Acura EL (1997 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 105 hp at most. The Acura EL is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 10.1 s. The Honda Civic Coupe has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,000 kg against 1,145 kg.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic Coupe
1996 – 2001
|
Acura
EL
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2001 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 hp | 107 hp |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 139 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.1 s | 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 7.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,704 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,000 kg | 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.