heres some good reading on the d series engines. it ahas all the specs n no where does it state a manual has more power then automatic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine
D16A
Found in:
1997-1999 JDM Honda Domani (MB4) [1]
Bore and Stroke: see D16 Series Engines
Displacement: see D16 Series Engines
Compression : 9.3:1
Power : 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 6,400 rpm
Torque: 144 Nm
Redline : 7,000 rpm
Valvetrain : SOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Fuel Control : OBD2a
Head Code : P08
ECU Code: PBB-J61 [2]
Special note: this engine comes with a single VTEC solenoid and an EGR valve but it does not have an actual VTEC (high cam mode).