| ENGINEERING FEATURES | LS | GS |
| 2.5-liter, SOHC, 20-valve inline 5-cylinder, longitudinally mounted engine | x | x |
| Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Dual-Stage Induction System | x | x |
| 5-speed manual transmission | x | x |
| Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission | Opt | Opt |
| 4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension | x | x |
| Speed-sensitive, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system | x | x |
| Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes | x | x |
| 205/60 R15 91H M+S All Season tires | x | x |
| Cast-aluminum alloy, 6.0 JJ x 15 wheels | x | x |
| SAFETY FEATURES | LS | GS |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | x | x |
| Driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | x | x |
| Front seat belts with direct clamping mechanism | x | x |
| 3-point outboard seat belts (rear) | x | x |
| 5 mph bumpers (front/rear) | x | x |
| Impact-absorption zones (front/rear) | x | x |
| Side-impact door beams | x | x |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | LS | GS |
| Flush-mounted halogen headlights | x | x |
| Integral fog lights | x | x |
| Tinted glass | x | x |
| Dual power-operated door mirrors | x | x |
| Protective body-side mouldings | x | x |
| Rear window defroster with timer | x | x |
| Galvanized body panels | x | x |
| 3-coat, 3-bake paint | x | x |
| SEATING AND TRIM | ||
| Full moquette upholstery | x | - |
| Leather-trimmed interior | - | x |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | x | x |
| Wood-trimmed dash and doors | x | x |
| Driver's 4-way power seat | - | x |
| Height-adjustable front headrests | x | x |
| COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | ||
| Air conditioning | x | x |
| Acura Music System, AM/FM stereo cassette, Dolby®, with 8 speakers and anti-theft feature | x | x |
| Automatic power antenna | x | x |
| Pre-wired for CD changer | x | -- |
| Trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer | Opt | -- |
| In-dash CD player | Opt | x |
| Power-operated moonroof with sliding shade | - | x |
| Power windows | x | x |
| Power door locks | x | x |
| Cruise control | x | x |
| Theft-deterrent system | x | x |
| Tilt-adjustable steering column | x | x |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | x | x |
| Side window defoggers | x | x |