New Member Coming From A Subaru BRZ

[PhatFreshPrince]

I picked up my 2026 Acura Integra Type S this past weekend. I loved the BRZ, but needed to get something bigger. I am looking forward to driving the ITS. It's great so far. I had Acura before and Honda before that, so I know I would love the new Integra.

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[UWU-mancer]

Grats. How would U compare them?

 

[VtecBuddy]

Would love to hear your thoughts! I have a lightly modified first gen brz and am looking to get into a Type S soon.

 

[MERAKIAUTOWORKS]

Welcome!

-Josh

 

[PhatFreshPrince]

Would love to hear your thoughts! I have a lightly modified first gen brz and am looking to get into a Type S soon.

Two Weeks with the Acura Integra Type S – BRZ Comparison
I’ve had about two weeks to get to know the Acura Integra Type S, and I wanted to share my thoughts compared to my Subaru BRZ. I’ll focus mostly on the differences.

Steering Feel
The first thing I noticed was the steering. The Acura feels tighter, especially during aggressive inputs. This is largely due to its torque vectoring and front-wheel-drive correction systems, which work to keep the car tracking straight. Because of that, the steering wheel resists more when you’re really pushing it, but it does a great job of keeping the car pointed exactly where you want it.
In comparison, the BRZ steering feels lighter and easier during hard driving.

Power
The Acura definitely has more power. It is heavier, but the added power more than makes up for the extra weight.

Size and Practicality
The larger size of the Acura was one of the main reasons I made the switch. My wife wanted something bigger to feel safer in, and the Integra delivers on that.

Features / Comfort
The Acura definitely steps things up when it comes to comfort features. My favorites are the auto headlights, auto windshield wipers, and auto high beams.
What’s really nice is how they all work together. When it starts raining, the wipers turn on, which also triggers the headlights. At night, the headlights come on automatically, and the high beams adjust on their own depending on traffic.
It’s one of those things you don’t think you need, but once you have it, you stop touching anything and just let the car handle it.
My wife’s car had all these features, so I’ll admit, I was a little jealous before.

Sound System
This is a big one for me.
I put about $2,700 into the BRZ’s system with OEM Audio+, plus another ~$400 for an amp and rear speakers. It sounded much better than stock, but still not quite on par with my wife’s RAV4.
The Acura, on the other hand, has a factory 12-speaker (Correction: 16-speaker) system with a subwoofer in the hatch, and it sounds excellent right out of the box.

Cabin Noise
This is one area where I expected a bigger improvement.
The BRZ was definitely loud. I even added sound deadening to the floor, trunk, and wheel wells, which helped, but it was still noticeable.
The Acura is quieter, but not by as much as I hoped. There’s still a fair amount of noise, especially from the rear hatch area. It seems like Acura intentionally lets more exhaust sound into the cabin. It does sound good, but personally, I’d prefer a quieter interior.

Back Seat Usability
The Acura’s back seat is actually usable, which is a huge upgrade.
I can now take the whole family in my car again. Before, I was pretty much forced to drive the RAV4 for that. Now I get to enjoy driving a manual with everyone along for the ride.

Transmission
The transmission in the Acura is slightly better overall.
I got used to the BRZ, but second gear was always a bit tricky. The Acura is much smoother, easier to shift, and starting from a stop is smooth as well.
For comparison, I previously owned an Infiniti G37, and that car was terrible from a stop. It felt very weak below 3,000 RPM and was heavy enough that I stalled it more times than I’d like to admit. I hated having to rev it above 3K RPM just to get moving, then immediately back off once it was rolling.
The Acura, thankfully, is much more like the BRZ in this regard. It gets moving comfortably around 1,500 RPM, which was something I was concerned about given the added weight and the fact that it’s turbocharged.
This is my first turbo engine, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. There isn’t really noticeable turbo lag, but you do feel a stronger surge of power after about 3K RPM. Overall, it still feels very natural, similar to the BRZ, just with more torque. The power delivery is smooth enough that you don’t have to modulate the throttle awkwardly to keep acceleration even.

Brake Hold Feature
One feature I’ve really come to like is the Brake Hold.
It’s similar to the BRZ’s incline hold, but more versatile. The Acura will hold the brake in any situation, whether you’re on a hill or flat ground. Unlike the BRZ, it’s not on a timer and will keep holding until you put the car into gear.
The only downside is that the BRZ lets you leave its version enabled by default, while in the Acura, you have to press the button every time you start the car.

Downsides / Misses
There were a few let-downs with the Acura.
* No rear seat air vents or USB charging ports
* No memory function for the power driver’s seat
* Insurance increased by about $100/month
To be fair, the BRZ didn’t have rear vents or USB ports either, but at this price point, I expected more from the Acura. The lack of memory seats is also a bit surprising for a car in this class.
And the insurance increase… yeah, that one hurts.

Final Thoughts (So Far)
Overall, the Integra Type S feels like a more refined and practical step up from the BRZ, while still being fun to drive. It’s not perfect, but it fits daily life much better, and I can finally bring the whole family along.

 

[UWU-mancer]

Two Weeks with the Acura Integra Type S – BRZ Comparison
I’ve had about two weeks to get to know the Acura Integra Type S, and I wanted to share my thoughts compared to my Subaru BRZ. I’ll focus mostly on the differences.

Steering Feel
The first thing I noticed was the steering. The Acura feels tighter, especially during aggressive inputs. This is largely due to its torque vectoring and front-wheel-drive correction systems, which work to keep the car tracking straight. Because of that, the steering wheel resists more when you’re really pushing it, but it does a great job of keeping the car pointed exactly where you want it.
In comparison, the BRZ steering feels lighter and easier during hard driving.

Power
The Acura definitely has more power. It is heavier, but the added power more than makes up for the extra weight.

Size and Practicality
The larger size of the Acura was one of the main reasons I made the switch. My wife wanted something bigger to feel safer in, and the Integra delivers on that.

Features / Comfort
The Acura definitely steps things up when it comes to comfort features. My favorites are the auto headlights, auto windshield wipers, and auto high beams.
What’s really nice is how they all work together. When it starts raining, the wipers turn on, which also triggers the headlights. At night, the headlights come on automatically, and the high beams adjust on their own depending on traffic.
It’s one of those things you don’t think you need, but once you have it, you stop touching anything and just let the car handle it.
My wife’s car had all these features, so I’ll admit, I was a little jealous before.

Sound System
This is a big one for me.
I put about $2,700 into the BRZ’s system with OEM Audio+, plus another ~$400 for an amp and rear speakers. It sounded much better than stock, but still not quite on par with my wife’s RAV4.
The Acura, on the other hand, has a factory 12-speaker system with a subwoofer in the hatch, and it sounds excellent right out of the box.

Cabin Noise
This is one area where I expected a bigger improvement.
The BRZ was definitely loud. I even added sound deadening to the floor, trunk, and wheel wells, which helped, but it was still noticeable.
The Acura is quieter, but not by as much as I hoped. There’s still a fair amount of noise, especially from the rear hatch area. It seems like Acura intentionally lets more exhaust sound into the cabin. It does sound good, but personally, I’d prefer a quieter interior.

Back Seat Usability
The Acura’s back seat is actually usable, which is a huge upgrade.
I can now take the whole family in my car again. Before, I was pretty much forced to drive the RAV4 for that. Now I get to enjoy driving a manual with everyone along for the ride.

Transmission
The transmission in the Acura is slightly better overall.
I got used to the BRZ, but second gear was always a bit tricky. The Acura is much smoother, easier to shift, and starting from a stop is smooth as well.
For comparison, I previously owned an Infiniti G37, and that car was terrible from a stop. It felt very weak below 3,000 RPM and was heavy enough that I stalled it more times than I’d like to admit. I hated having to rev it above 3K RPM just to get moving, then immediately back off once it was rolling.
The Acura, thankfully, is much more like the BRZ in this regard. It gets moving comfortably around 1,500 RPM, which was something I was concerned about given the added weight and the fact that it’s turbocharged.
This is my first turbo engine, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. There isn’t really noticeable turbo lag, but you do feel a stronger surge of power after about 3K RPM. Overall, it still feels very natural, similar to the BRZ, just with more torque. The power delivery is smooth enough that you don’t have to modulate the throttle awkwardly to keep acceleration even.

Brake Hold Feature
One feature I’ve really come to like is the Brake Hold.
It’s similar to the BRZ’s incline hold, but more versatile. The Acura will hold the brake in any situation, whether you’re on a hill or flat ground. Unlike the BRZ, it’s not on a timer and will keep holding until you put the car into gear.
The only downside is that the BRZ lets you leave its version enabled by default, while in the Acura, you have to press the button every time you start the car.

Downsides / Misses
There were a few let-downs with the Acura.
* No rear seat air vents or USB charging ports
* No memory function for the power driver’s seat
* Insurance increased by about $100/month
To be fair, the BRZ didn’t have rear vents or USB ports either, but at this price point, I expected more from the Acura. The lack of memory seats is also a bit surprising for a car in this class.
And the insurance increase… yeah, that one hurts.

Final Thoughts (So Far)
Overall, the Integra Type S feels like a more refined and practical step up from the BRZ, while still being fun to drive. It’s not perfect, but it fits daily life much better, and I can finally bring the whole family along.

Thnx for the comparison but U have 16 speakers bro. Big UWU in that department

I fuck with the gr86 and brz. I just can’t anymore man. The twins would destroy by back

I’ve always said. All four cylinder engines sound like shit. But I’d always whisper right after, except boxers and bike v4’s

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