original is 100000% better than the new one? Know why? Because it looks like a supercar, and was a joy to drive. The new one...is a Prius on crack and looks like a plain ugly Acura coupe. Could be the new RSX for all we know.
A core element of supercar success is desirability, the "I feel 5 again" feeling. This new thing does nothing in that regard whatsoever.