R. P. wrote:
> I wonder which Accura models are most similar to a Honda Accord LX and
> EX models in a sense of most part commonalities. I also wonder what
> price premium one must pay for the corresponding Accura model over the
> Honda model. Any of you guys researched this before?

There was a time when the Integra was based on an older Civic
platform. The Acura versions always had a stiffer suspension and
the engine choices were always more powerful (at least until the
'98 Civic Si). There was no Acura equivalent for the del Sol.

Of course some of the basic assembly parts are similar. But for
the most part, the offerings with the Acura nameplate were very
different than those with Honda. I don't think there's ever been
an identical engine in an Acura and Honda, save the Acura EL sold
in Canada, which was essentially an upscale, rebadged Civic. For
the most part the Acura "equivalent" always offered more power
and/or better handling for the premium price.

Honda didn't play the game that Toyota did with Lexus, or that
Nissan did with Infiniti. The Lexus ES300 had the same V6 that
went into a Camry. The LX470 is pretty much a Land Cruiser (which
is plenty luxurious). Nissan is rebadging some of their cars like
GM would do with Cadillac.

I used to buy some basic parts for my '95 Integra GS-R at a Honda
dealer. This would be things like bolts, seals, washers, filters,
etc. However - the Acura nameplate at least almost always means
something different.