The two recent models are largely the same. Both have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a six-speed manual. The variant in the Acura has 320 horsepower and 310 pound-feet while the Honda Boasting a world-class double wishbone suspension and a hyperactive naturally aspirated 2.0-liter I-4 that begged to be prodded to its 9,000-rpm redline, it was the right car at the right time and, 44H0.

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