The power at the time was considered good, early 90's hatches weren't that powerful compared to todays.
Agreed and quite easy to get to 200bhp with breathing mods.
Can some one lighten me on this please, mines standard i think but was looking for a few simple mods, can you explain any easy ones on perhaps a link to a how too /??
As yours is obd1 as said go with the 2.9 inlet manifold and manifold, enclosed induction kit like a CDA or modified airbox, 6 branch manifold, decat/sports cat and either 2.25/2.5 stainless exhaust.
Top that little lot off with a remmapped chip and you'll be knocking on the door of 200bhp with similar torque.