Photo: Edmunds Cars
Whether it's a good old-fashioned sibling rivalry showdown or a lovely brotherly debate, this race is something to be excited about. It's got family drama, speed, innovative rules, and, last but not least, a surprise twist at the end. So, without further ado, let's meet our four-wheeled gladiators and see them give it all they have.
First up, with over 25 years of history, we have the knight in metallic white shining armor, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R. Some might even go so far as to call it a sleeper car. It comes equipped with an updated KC20C1 turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four powerplant, 6-speed manual gearbox, and front-wheel drive. It weighs 3,181 lbs. (1,443 kg).
The Civic Type R can produce 315 hp (319 ps) with 310 lb-ft or 420 Nm of torque. This 2023 Civic Type starts at around 45,000 US dollars.
Opposite it lies the more menacing-looking 2024 Acura Integra Type S. Honda has been donning the Integra moniker since 1985. While Acura has been stripped of it recently, its 2023 revival as a Type S excited fans about what the future holds regarding this off-again, on-again Rachel/Ross moniker.
More or less, it bears the same 2.0-liter inline-four turbocharged engine, only this one makes five more horsepower, meaning 320 hp or 324 ps. The torque remains unchanged at 310 lb-ft or 420 Nm. It also has a 6-speed manual transmission system with FWD, weighing 3,207 lbs. (1,455 kg).
Aside from the looks, they differ in price. The Acura Integra Type S is roughly $7,000 more expensive. This exact model cost $52,600. So performance doesn't differ much, at least on paper. Now, we must see how the siblings perform on the tarmac.
During the first race, they both started simultaneously. However, Acura's extra five horsepower helped on the 1/4-mile strip because it gained a slight advantage over its mechanical twin.
Because this is a U-drag race, made up by the fine folks over at Edmunds Cars YouTube channel, after that first stretch of the road, they must make a U-turn, then race back. It was neck and neck, but the Acura scored the first win. As customary after the first race, the drivers switched seats in the spirit of fairness.
During the second attempt, the Integra Type R got the lead right from the start, leaving its rival in the rearview mirror. However, the Honda picked up the pace after the U-turn, and the race got closer than an old-school Italian shave. In fact, not even the drivers knew who won, so they went to the replays to find out.
For the 0-60 mph stretch, both cars were tied at 6.2 seconds. As you might have guessed, the gold went to the 2024 Acura Integra Type S with 14.6 seconds on the clock. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R did it in 14.7 seconds. Given the 7,000 dollar difference between the two, it's really a matter of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
Usually, we would be done by now, but luckily, we have a surprise in the bag: the 10-speed Acura TLX Type S. It's AWD, with an upgraded 3.0-liter V6 engine that can deliver 355 hp with 354 lb-ft of torque. It's much heavier than the Integra, at 4,191 lb. or 1,901 kg. The kicker is that it's not much more expensive than the Integra Type S, at around $55,750.
They only went for one race, but seeing that the TLX won by a metaphorical mile was enough to prove it meant business.
The Civic Type R can produce 315 hp (319 ps) with 310 lb-ft or 420 Nm of torque. This 2023 Civic Type starts at around 45,000 US dollars.
Opposite it lies the more menacing-looking 2024 Acura Integra Type S. Honda has been donning the Integra moniker since 1985. While Acura has been stripped of it recently, its 2023 revival as a Type S excited fans about what the future holds regarding this off-again, on-again Rachel/Ross moniker.
More or less, it bears the same 2.0-liter inline-four turbocharged engine, only this one makes five more horsepower, meaning 320 hp or 324 ps. The torque remains unchanged at 310 lb-ft or 420 Nm. It also has a 6-speed manual transmission system with FWD, weighing 3,207 lbs. (1,455 kg).
Aside from the looks, they differ in price. The Acura Integra Type S is roughly $7,000 more expensive. This exact model cost $52,600. So performance doesn't differ much, at least on paper. Now, we must see how the siblings perform on the tarmac.
During the first race, they both started simultaneously. However, Acura's extra five horsepower helped on the 1/4-mile strip because it gained a slight advantage over its mechanical twin.
Because this is a U-drag race, made up by the fine folks over at Edmunds Cars YouTube channel, after that first stretch of the road, they must make a U-turn, then race back. It was neck and neck, but the Acura scored the first win. As customary after the first race, the drivers switched seats in the spirit of fairness.
During the second attempt, the Integra Type R got the lead right from the start, leaving its rival in the rearview mirror. However, the Honda picked up the pace after the U-turn, and the race got closer than an old-school Italian shave. In fact, not even the drivers knew who won, so they went to the replays to find out.
For the 0-60 mph stretch, both cars were tied at 6.2 seconds. As you might have guessed, the gold went to the 2024 Acura Integra Type S with 14.6 seconds on the clock. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R did it in 14.7 seconds. Given the 7,000 dollar difference between the two, it's really a matter of "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
Usually, we would be done by now, but luckily, we have a surprise in the bag: the 10-speed Acura TLX Type S. It's AWD, with an upgraded 3.0-liter V6 engine that can deliver 355 hp with 354 lb-ft of torque. It's much heavier than the Integra, at 4,191 lb. or 1,901 kg. The kicker is that it's not much more expensive than the Integra Type S, at around $55,750.
They only went for one race, but seeing that the TLX won by a metaphorical mile was enough to prove it meant business.
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