Acura EL Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1997–2000) — First Generation
The first-generation Acura EL is a compact Sedan for everyday commuting. This page covers that generation and its Sedan bodies, so you can see how the gasoline 1.6 versions were meant to be driven day to day.
The Acura EL engine in this generation is a 1.6 gasoline unit with a front-wheel-drive drivetrain. You pick the powertrain by transmission: a 1.6 MT Sedan with a manual gearbox, or a 1.6 AT Sedan with an automatic for easier commuting. Those are selected examples, not the full lineup.