they might be good in the twisty stuff but straight line they are pretty crap...was in a 90' civic 1.6i vt 150 bhp version... caught up and over took it...2nd and 2rd gear...

however i would say they are quicker around bends...thats what they are really known for...

however if you really want fun.....those civics are awesome. i know this is a ford forum and i love my fords but my brother had one of those civics (were only made in 90-91 and are very rare) have the same engine as the crx vtecs (b16a1) rev up to 8000 rpm with ease and with an exhaust they push over 160 bhp with ease (even if its 140000 miles)....straight line they will eat most mildly tuned turbos that have supposedly 185 bhp and around the bends great grip....