Just curious, what are all the differences?

Here's what I've come up with so far. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

US cars are quoted at 240bhp. Japanese cars have 250ps which is marginally less than 250bhp, or slightly more hp. The Japanese car makes more power mainly by virtue of higher compression of 11.7:1 which necessitates the use of 100RON fuel, which is commonly available there. Australian cars have 176kW, which compares to a US car of 179kW, so their

 

Euro models (I don't know about Oz) have a rear foglight. Cruise control is not available. Canadian models have DRLs. Any more.....?

 

No doubt, Japan does not have an immobilizer system because the country is safe? Well, that's probably the only reason I can think of. At least it means we can install all sorts of fancy alarms and cool electronic gear with no worries ... and swapping aftermarket performance ECUs is a breeze.

 

European models has a cassette deck instead of CD player, yes?
ps. For some strange reason, "some" US models can redline in reverse without adverse effects on car or driver and NOT draw attention from law enforcement.

 

Now, can anyone tell me what is the top speed in reverse and does VTEC engage? Hmm ... I wonder who has been crazy enough to try it.

 

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I can think of at least one person. Is Scott still around?

 

I'm waiting ...

 

48 mph, if I recall correctly.

 

Badging is different on UK cars - as well as 'S2000' badge on wings, ther is a smaall 'Honda' badge. Front / rear 'H' badges are solid - ie the silver H is set in a block of body colour - I noticed that US cars have a chrome H with 'gaps' to show actual body colour - a right pain to poilsh I would imagine!

 

And VTEC does engage