WTA : differences of EP3 and DC5

[howard?!]

to all sifus2 here,hope u guys can enlighten me wit ur knowledge...
i'm looking to buy a EP3 but my fren told me to go for DC5 coz it perform better than EP3,is it true? i'm no expert in honda cars,so hopefully can get some info here,thx...

 

[subcon]

to all sifus2 here,hope u guys can enlighten me wit ur knowledge...
i'm looking to buy a EP3 but my fren told me to go for DC5 coz it perform better than EP3,is it true? i'm no expert in honda cars,so hopefully can get some info here,thx...

howard?!

FYI this topic has been discussed before...you can find it here--> http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/honda/240011-help-needed-ep3-vs-dc5.html

anyway, i've driven both car and what i can say is in terms of handling, acceleration and fun factor basically is the same. its the LOOK that set them apart....

the one advantage that EP3 has is the price. its much cheaper compared to DC5R.

maybe other members can add more!

 

[bien335]

DC5R has more pawah!

 

[amdfaisal]

EP3 looks like a short honda stream hehe

 

[dc_vtec]

It is more easier to find parts if u using dc5r.

 

[prasath_5338]

just get the DC5.... better look....better parts.....

 

[howard?!]

interm of looks i prefer the EP3 coz it look more agile... i've driven my fren DC5 b4 it's handle quite ok,but i 've nvr tested the EP3 b4,anyone here own EP3? maybe u can let me knows how is the handling,better yet let me test drive...haha..

 

[Vagabond]

I noted that EP3's have a very sharp turn in .......... very sharp turning angles.

Engine parts ........... should be all the same.

 

[JINEIL2EN]

DC5R...
EP3 handling sucks...

 

[bien335]

EP3 has a shorter wheelbase.

Do the math :D

 

[Jeff86ks]

performance wise, these 2 cars come pretty close. If you've noticed the HK Touring Car Championship, the numbers of EP3 and DC5 are more or less the same. Kenneth Look, the 2004-2006 consecutive champion of that particular event drives a DC5.

Mind you though, this doesn't mean DC5 is way better than EP3 because racing event has many factors to count on, not just the car.

In the end of the day it really depends on what you need, a 2 door coupe or a 2 door hatch? Most of all, are you really going to test the very last bit out of these 2 cars? You don't need a life that stands on the redline of the famous K20A if you ain't bringing the car to the track everyday.

Cheers.

 

[nksc]

ep3 got a nice gear place..=P

 

[JINEIL2EN]

i tot compare for road use only...:hmmmm:

 

[dcloo]

just my 2 cents
for me depend what you need to future of mod this car hehehe....
both car also using same performance parts either from rubber into engine bay
only the advantage of DC5 itself have larger engine bay so was good for turbo upgradelol
but face lift EP 3 was very nice once u with some body kit upgrade if compare with pre face lift model

Both DC5 and EP 3 also a very good potential car for upgrading only EP 3 have less resell market value :(

 

[Vagabond]

apparently, someone told me the wheelbase for the EP3 and DC5 is the same.

apparently he measured his EP3 with another dc5, don't know true or not.

 

[amdfaisal]

wheelbase
EP3 = 2570mm
DC5 = 2570mm

same same

http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/2005/civic-r/dimensions/index.html
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/integra/2007/dimensions/index.html

anyway... DC5 seats can warm up ur telur lah... kenot kangkang wide one

Bump: wheelbase
EP3 = 2570mm
DC5 = 2570mm

same same

http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/2005/civic-r/dimensions/index.html
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/integra/2007/dimensions/index.html

anyway... DC5 seats can warm up ur telur lah... kenot kangkang wide one

 

[subcon]

wheelbase
EP3 = 2570mm
DC5 = 2570mm

same same

http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/2005/civic-r/dimensions/index.html
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/integra/2007/dimensions/index.html

anyway... DC5 seats can warm up ur telur lah... kenot kangkang wide one

Bump: wheelbase
EP3 = 2570mm
DC5 = 2570mm

same same

http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/2005/civic-r/dimensions/index.html
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/integra/2007/dimensions/index.html

anyway... DC5 seats can warm up ur telur lah... kenot kangkang wide one

hhmmm interesting...i always thought EP3 has shorter wheelbase.

 

[howard?!]

In the end of the day it really depends on what you need, a 2 door coupe or a 2 door hatch? Most of all, are you really going to test the very last bit out of these 2 cars? You don't need a life that stands on the redline of the famous K20A if you ain't bringing the car to the track everyday.

Cheers.

bro Jeff86ks,i think u got a point thr,i mean once in a while maybe i'll go for track day but i dun think i'll really push the limits of the car too...
i think i'll go for the EP3 as plan coz i've always like it since it 1st launch...

 

[amdfaisal]

off-topic but howard... ur nickname reminded me of howard stern :) and the movie "private parts"

 

[affiq]

im driving an EP3...well...was originally going for the dc5...but...donno lah.. once i saw the ep3..i suddenly fell in love with it... well..and to be honest..i was dissed alot for not buying a dc5 and a fd2r...what made me choose ep3...b'coz here in jb..there arent many around...