I hadn't checked until this morning but it does look like the '90 DX has ten fewer hp than the next generation DXs. It might not be such a great answer - it is OK to not need to step into the ultimate car in any class but that generation of Civic is probably going to be a built-in disappointment. This is particularly the case since it is not listed, HOWEVER if it were to be listed in ITB, you would have something there.

Let me know if you are headed to C'ville - we can have a beverage and compare notes.

Kirk