Both look identical, but if you really really care, the leather grain on 99-00 and 96-98 is different.
On top of that, 96-98 dash has two mounting point at the climate control so that you can attach the 96-98 climate control on the dash with screws. These are all behind the defroster and hazard light switch.
this is off topic but... I've got a B16A2 in my hatch which is off of a 99 civic si and I'm planning on getting a five lug but I heard I needed to get new axels for a five lug... is that true?