I've never driven a Civic Type R but been in a few so can't really compare. DC2's have never really done it for me . I've had an S2000 though which is more fun than the DC5, but a bit more of a handful to drive in the wet etc and not as practical! When the VTEC cuts in on my DC5 its very punchy, moreso now i've add an Injen CAI! Noise is unreal!!!!!

Chris