The text is a transcript of a video where the speaker and his friends are driving different generations of the Honda Civic. They start with the first generation Civic from 1973, remarking on how small it is and how it was designed during a gas crisis. They then move on to the second generation Civic from 1983, which is slightly larger and faster. They express a preference for the first generation due to its charm and simplicity.
Next, they drive the 1986 Civic SI, praising its modern dashboard and fuel-injected engine. They then drive the 1999 Civic SI, known as the EM1, which they consider the definitive Civic due to its sports car aesthetic and powerful engine.
The speaker and his friends then drive the 5th generation Civic, the EG, noting its popularity and the start of engine swapping culture. They drive the 6th generation Civic, the EM1 SI, which they consider the best of all the Civics they've driven so far.
They then drive the 7th generation Civic, the EK/EP3, which they describe as underrated and interesting. They drive the 8th generation Civic, praising its powerful engine and efficiency, but expressing disappointment with its appearance and ride quality.
Finally, they drive the latest 10th generation Civic Type R, praising its performance and styling, but expressing concerns about its price and lack of some modern features. The speaker concludes the video by ranking the Civics they've driven, with the 6th generation Civic SI as the best.
Here are some possible facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a video where the hosts drive and rank different generations of Honda Civic cars.
2. The first Honda Civic came out in 1973 and had a fuel-efficient engine that could pass US emissions without a catalytic converter.
3. The third generation Civic SI was the first one to have fuel injection and a single overhead cam engine.
4. The fifth generation Civic EG was the first one to sell over 1 million units and was popular for engine swaps.
5. The sixth generation Civic SI had a B16 engine that was used for a long time and was featured in The Fast and the Furious movie.
6. The eighth generation Civic SI had i-VTEC, which was a variable timing system that saved gas and made it more efficient.
7. The tenth generation Civic Type R was the most powerful and expensive Civic ever built by Honda, with 315 horsepower and a price of $44,000.
8. The eleventh generation Civic Type R had 10 more horsepower than the previous one and a more refined interior and exterior design.