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There are a few things that the Gen 2 had over Gen 1. Gen 1 had fabricated steel suspension arms and cast iron hub carriers. In 96 they switched to cast aluminum suspension designed for the gts and shed 60 lbs of un sprung weight. The chassis is lighter in the Gen 2 because of more alloy pieces used and changes to the tubular frame. They switched to a better looking 5 spoke in 96 and gave it another 15 hp with rear exhaust. These are just a few of the things of the top of my head. If I were going to get a Gen 1 I would get a 96. All the benefits of a Gen 2 except power windows and the more powerful and lighter engine.