| ENGINEERING FEATURES | LS | GS |
| 2.5-liter, SOHC, 20-valve inline 5 | x | x |
| Aluminum alloy cylinder head and block with cast-iron cylinder liners | x | x |
| Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | x | x |
| Electronic ignition with dual knock sensors | x | x |
| Dual-Stage Induction System | x | x |
| 5-speed manual transmission | x | x |
| 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with programmed lockup torque converter | Opt | Opt |
| Speed-sensitive, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system | x | x |
| Cast-alloy wheels | x | x |
| 205/60 R15 91H M+S All Season tires | x | x |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | x | x |
| 3-Channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | x | x |
| Driver's side air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | x | x |
| Passenger's side air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | - | x |
| Front seat belts with direct clamping mechanism | x | x |
| 3-point outboard seat belts (rear) | x | x |
| Impact-absorption zones (front/rear) | x | x |
| Side-impact door beams | x | x |
| 5 mph bumpers (front/rear) | x | x |
| Safety glass | x | x |
| Breakaway inside rearview mirror | x | x |
| Frontal impact-absorbing interior surfaces | x | x |
| Non-protruding switches and controls | x | x |
| Collapsible steering column | x | x |
| Splinter-resistant interior wood trim | x | x |
| Center high-mount brakelight | x | x |
| 313.1o All-around visibility | x | x |
| Flush-mounted, high-efficiency headlights | x | x |
| Integral fog lights | x | x |
| Body-colored front and rear bumpers | x | x |
| Tinted glass | x | x |
| Dual power-operated door mirrors | x | x (Body-colored) |
| Protective body-side mouldings, black | x | x (Body-colored) |
| Rear window defroster with timer | x | x |
| Galvanized body panels | x | x |
| 3-coat, 3-bake paint | x | x |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | LS | GS |
| SEATING AND TRIM | ||
| Full moquette upholstery | x | - |
| Leather-trimmed interior | - | x |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | x | x |
| Wood-trimmed dash and doors | x | x |
| Height-adjustable front headrests | x | x |
| Driver's 4-way power seat | - | x |
| Cut-pile carpeting, fully carpeted trunk | 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 |
| Digital Signal Processor (DSP) audio system | - | x |
| Automatic power antenna | x | x |
| Pre-wired for CD changer | - | x |
| Trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer | Opt | Opt |
| In-dash CD player | Opt | - |
| Custom-designed cellular phone with Voice Response functions | Opt | Opt |
| Power-operated moonroof with sliding shade | - | x |
| Power windows and 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 |
| Remote trunk/fuel-filler-door and hood releases | x | x |
| Lighted trunk, ashtray,cigarette lighter and ignition switch | x | x |
| Lighted/locking glove compartment | x | x |
| Passenger side illuminated vanity mirror | x | x |
| Rear compartment reading lights | x | x |
| Front door storage compartments | x | x |
| Center console with armrest | x | x |
| Front passenger assist grip | x | x |
| Folding rear center armrest | x | x |
| Digital quartz clock | x | x |
| Rear magazine pockets | - | x |
| COLORS AND TRIM | ||
| EXTERIOR | INTERIOR | |
| Frost White | Black | |
| Granada Black Pearl | Cognac | |
| Cassis Red Pearl | Gray | |
| Regal Plum Pearl | Cognac | |
| Solaris Silver Metallic | Black | |
| Arcadia Green Pearl | Cognac | |