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For used car buyers, few models offer the kind of value you get in an older Integra. So if you're in the market for a sporty and reliable small coupe or sedan, put this car down for a test drive. Among the most affordable versions are the second-generation Integras sold from 1990-93. Like all Integras, Acura billed this front-wheel-drive model as a performance car. I guess it all depends on what you consider performance. The high-output, 160-horsepower GS-R might qualify (it arrived in 1992), but the more basic models had with fewer hot-rod pretensions.

No doubt this generation of Integra is a sure-footed and easy-to-drive runabout. But we need to be honest here. The Integra's underbody architecture has always been based on the mainstream Honda Civic. Draw what conclusions you will from that.

The Integra GS, RS and LS models deliver a pleasant compliant ride on the highway, yet handling is quite tight and controlled during hard cornering. Give credit there to what was at the time a very stiff body structure for this class of car. But let's not forget the Integra's double-wishbone four-wheel independent suspension.

Even an older Integra should deliver performance that's light on cabin noise (for small cars at this price) and relatively heavy on the fun-to-drive quotient. No, you won't exactly tear up the roads in an older Integra, but for what you'll spend you'll get above average power and handling.

From the front seats you'll also have excellent visibility. That's because like all Honda products, the Integra has lots and lots of glass area. With the engine mounted sideways, the cowl, or dashboard, is quite low and wedge-like.

Compared to rival cars of its day - the Nissan 240SX comes to mind -- the Integra has seating that feels quite high and upright. The seats themselves were firm and supportive when the car was launched and if they've been cared for, they should have remained so. Lumbar support was not available in the base model RS, but it did come in the mid-level LS. Adjustable side bolsters were offered on the top-of-the-line GS. That should give you some direction when shopping for seating comfort.

From the outside, the styling of the '90-93 model was pretty slick for its time. The cars have rounded corners and nearly flush glass, and overall the lean, aerodynamic lines allow the Integra to knife through the wind with a then-best-of-class 0.32 coefficient of drag.

Thin roof pillars which, by the way, enhance visibility for passenger and driver alike, also give the car a very airy, open feeling. Good vision for the driver enhances safety. On the latter, no airbags were offered for this generation Integra and neither was traction control.

Power for this generation Integra comes from a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine. With 16 valves, this powerplant delivered 130 hp at 6000 rpm. Power went up to 140 hp with the introduction of the '92 version.

Those horsepower numbers are almost identical to those posted by the rival Toyota's Celica of those years, and slightly less than the 240SX in the early '90s. Brakes on the second generation Integra are all the four-wheel disc variety. Anti-lock braking was an option.

As for actual performance, when new this engine would take you from 0-100 km in just over nine seconds. While the years might have caused the Integra to lose a step, even used ones today are quite responsive at low speeds. On the highway expect the engine to get a bit buzzy when pushed towards its 6,500 rpm redline.

A five-speed manual transmission was standard on all Integra models for this generation. Look for smooth shift action, not to mention shift points well-suited to city driving. That is, most of the time the engine should asks for a change of gears at just the right moment in traffic. You'll find, for example, that second gear is not so low that the engine is sluggish at those bumper-to-bumper moments. A four-speed automatic was optional on all models, but personally I think it robs the car of any real zest.

Inside, you'll find three sets of seatbelts on the backseat. But even in the four-door Integra that's either a sign of optimism or in recognition of the many short city hauls for which this car is well-suited. Still, the Integra is roomy for its class, well-thought-out and comfortable. Reliability has proven to be very, very good, too.


1990-1993 Production Phases


1990-93 Acura Integra: Highlights

Bigger than the original Integra introduced in 1986 by Honda's luxury division, the early '90s replacement again came in hatchback coupe form but shared no major components with its predecessor. However, a longer 4-door notchback sedan replaced the original 4-door hatchback model. Space up front grew larger, while back-seat area shrunk a bit. The 2-door hatchback is a subcompact, while the 4-door--which measures 3.6 inches longer overall--ranks as a compact sedan.Three trim levels were originally offered: base RS, mid-level LS, and sporty GS. No airbag was available, but all Integras of this era have motorized front shoulder belts. They also have all-disc brakes and power rack-and-pinion steering. Antilock brakes were standard on the GS, but not available on lesser Integras.
 

Year-to-Year Changes

1991 Acura Integra: A power sunroof became standard on the GS 4-door for 1991. Leather upholstery could be installed in either the GS 3-door or 4-door.
1992 Acura Integra: A mild facelift for 1992 included new front/rear bumpers, restyled wheels, and a revamped trunklid for the sedan. The 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine added ten horsepower. In spring 1992, a 160-horsepower performance-oriented GS-R hatchback appeared. Its 1.7-liter engine drove a special close-ratio 5-speed manual gearbox.

1993 Acura Integra: A special-model LS featured leather upholstery, body-color side moldings, a rear spoiler, and performance tires on alloy wheels.

 
 
1990-93 Acura Integra Road Test

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1990-1993 Production Specifications


1990-93 Acura Integra: Specs & Safety
 
Vehicle Dimensions

Specification 2-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Wheelbase, in. 100.4 102.4
Overall Length, in. 172.9 176.5
Overall Width, in. 67.4 67.4
Overall Height, in. 52.2 52.8
Curb Weight, lbs. 2560 2605
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 16.2 11.2
Standard Payload, lbs. -- --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 13.2 13.2
Seating Capacity 4 5
Front Head Room, in. 38.5 38.7
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 41.8 41.6
Rear Head Room, in. 34.7 36.8
Min. Rear Leg Room, in. 28.6 31.7
 
 
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
 
Powertrain Options and Availability
Acura enlarged the 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine of the late-'80s Integra to 1.8 liters for the redesigned 1990 model. With four valves per cylinder, the new dual-overhead-cam engine developed 130 horsepower and 121 pound-feet of torque (a measure of rotational force, or pulling power). Again front-wheel drive, the car could have either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission. The automatic had two electronically engaged shift modes: economy and performance, the latter with higher shift points. For 1992, engine output rose to 140 horsepower and 126 pound-feet. Then at midseason came the performance-focused GS-R hatchback, packing a smaller (1.7-liter) 4-cylinder engine that yielded greater horsepower (160), but a trifle less torque than its standard-fare mate. A special close-ratio 5-speed manual gearbox was the sole available transmission.
 
Engines Size liters/cu. in. Horse-power Torque Transmission:
EPA city/hgwy Consumer Guide®
Observed

 
dohc I4 1.7 / 102 160 117 

 
dohc I4 1.8 / 112 130-140 121-126

 
 
 
Engine Key: l/cu. in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizontally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
 
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Test 1993 Integra
Front Impact, Driver --
Front Impact, Passenger 4
 
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's crashworthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
 
 
Built In: Not Available
 
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
 
 
 
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