the main difference is obviously the shape,One difference is the engine, more torque, stiffer chassis, both LSD, but i think that the real difference is the price !
The DC2 is built on the old Civic chassis with double wishbones all round, 1.8 189BHP
The DC5 is built on the newer Civic chassis with wishbones froms and macphearson struts on the rear, 2.0l 220BHP
The DC2 is reguarly referred to as the best FWD car ever made (i think it is between that and the prelude) Out the box the DC5 apparently isn't as good, but with a few choice mods can apparently be better. Plus the DC5 looks alot nicer and until recently it was very rare.
Suppose it is all up to the buyers taste (and bank balance)
Nice car mate, wouldn't mind seeing it in the flesh
The DC5 also has bigger 300mm 4 pot Brembo calipers and a different final drive ratio making it quicker in 4th & 5th gears. Not sure if the DC2 also has a 6 speed box?
Saw you today mate coming out of the Croft estate. I was in the GF's Saxo a car behind and next to you at the lights. I wasn't sure it was you at first until you pulled away at the lights.
Looks very nice. I nearly bought a DC2 before I bought the Prelude, but it never happened.