I had a 1.6 Si when they first first came out, didn't even have double optic headlamps - Fitted these myself. The RSi (known as 16v back in 1999) wasn't even out, that's the reason why I bought the Si.
Buy a K&N 57i for it (if they still make them) I did and it certainly improved performance.
Back in the day.... Monaco Blue, lovely colour.