whats the difference between a honda type r civic and si?

[tonytang100]

whats the main difference between honda type r and si?
how come type r isnt available in north america? it looks a lot cooler than si!

 

[Andrew Allison Adams]

The Type-R has about 20 more hp
It is also lighter weight. No sunroof, no sound insulation, etc.

Actually, we will be getting the Type-R next year

 

[fullthrottlehp]

There were quite a few differences, years as well.

Type R has an LSD, B16B instead of the si's B16A2, the valve train in the Type R is stronger with dual valve springs and can hold higher rpms, more aggressive cams with a stronger vtec and looks...