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Honda Accord I4 vs V6

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Re: Gen 7 V6 Performance [rogerb34] by cman7
Dec 16, 2008 (5:19 am)
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Replying to: rogerb34 (Dec 14, 2008 5:09 pm)

My understanding is that the I4 has no timing belt replacement ?
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Re: Gen 7 V6 Performance [cman7] by stephen987
Dec 16, 2008 (5:40 am)
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Replying to: cman7 (Dec 16, 2008 5:19 am)

Correct. Gen 7/8 I4 has no timing belt, therefore no replacement.
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Re: Gen 7 V6 Performance [stephen987] by bvdj84
Dec 16, 2008 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: stephen987 (Dec 16, 2008 5:40 am)

See, If I get an Accord, I will definitely opt for the V6, might as well, little mileage difference, I would. Though the 4cyl is totally good all on its own. But, it depends on what your used to and what you want. I have never driven an Accord V6, but with lease deals quite good, get the whole package. But, if it was not for the economy, there is no way Honda/Acura offer deals they are offering.
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LX vs EX L4 Engine Differences by SELou
Jan 05, 2009 (12:17 pm)
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I'm trying to understand the differences in the 177 vs 190 hp engines. What did Honda do to the 177hp engine to up its hp rating? The 190hp engine is called a higher revving engine in their literature, which is supported by the higher redline on the 190hp version. I'm not sure I want to buy an engine that revs higher to get slightly higher hp. Higher revving engines generally have shorter lives and burn more fuel for the same mileage. Are the rpm's at 70mph the same on both engines? The torques are almost identical. From a practical standpoint, what are we getting for the extra 13hp?
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Re: LX vs EX L4 Engine Differences [SELou] by bvdj84
Jan 05, 2009 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: SELou (Jan 05, 2009 12:17 pm)

There is little difference. The engines are the same, rather just programmed differently. The 190hp engine would be more on par with the weight of the car, but people often stated that there was little difference. One thing to do, would be to drive both cars and see for yourself. The 190hp is stated to get 31mpg on the highway, 3mpg's less than before. I would imagine the 177hp would only get so much better, if not about the same. According to the website, you will see no difference in mileage. That does not surprise me, as 177hp would have to try ever so slightly harder to keep up, but the differences are quite minimal. Though they state higher revving, yes, it is probably tuned for better performance, a bit more torque, but that does not always been it will do worse.
 
Try both cars out, I think you will find that there is little difference. This is a Honda engine, this is the same engine used in the 201hp Acura TSX. They use a 4cyl also in the small SUV Acura. Either way, I am sure your engine will do just fine, with years of performance. In order to keep cost down they offered a less tweaked engine. But, remember this is a Honda, they make their engines very well.
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Re: Ex-L 4 vs. V6 Honda accord? [06accordx2] by jwms
Jan 05, 2009 (3:36 pm)
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Replying to: 06accordx2 (Jul 14, 2006 1:01 pm)

We test drove the L4 and EX L V6
 
The L4 would have met our needs but we purchased the V6.
 
The V 6 is very responsive, smooth and gets up to speed before you know it. In addition it moves when you need it to in fast traffic. Fun to drive especially for someone who has driven SUVs and Trucks for the past 20 years.
 
Gas mileage was not a concern for us.
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Re: Ex-L 4 vs. V6 Honda accord? [jwms] by bvdj84
Jan 05, 2009 (4:43 pm)
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Replying to: jwms (Jan 05, 2009 3:36 pm)

The V6 does not get much worse than the 4cyl, I would probably opt for the V6. I think I will on my next Accord. Though the 4cyl is plenty enough for normal driving and a little fun. It really is tough. But, I want a loaded Accord next, so the V6 will be nice.
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Re: Ex-L 4 vs. V6 Honda accord? [jwms] by keitha3
Jan 05, 2009 (5:52 pm)
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Replying to: jwms (Jan 05, 2009 3:36 pm)

I went from last generation's 4 cyl. to the '09 V6 and have not regretted the choice whatsoever. I never thought my new Accord would be the favorite car I've ever owned, but it is. While not a roadburner, it does accelerate so smoothly that passing other cars at freeway speeds is a snap. It is a joy to drive and fun to push on twisty mountain roads, while, at the same time, offering room and comfort for the family.
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2008 V6 vs 2009 V6 by pwgoodman
Jan 12, 2009 (11:32 am)
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The 2008 V6 is rated at 268 mph. The 2009 is rated at 271. The specs appear to be the same. What is different?
 
btw, I love this car. the mileage is not great (suburban driving, avg about21; have gotten 27 on the highway), but it's comfortable, smooth, fast and it looks so good.
 
pg
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Re: 2008 V6 vs 2009 V6 [pwgoodman] by thegraduate
Jan 12, 2009 (6:24 pm)
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Replying to: pwgoodman (Jan 12, 2009 11:32 am)

Simply been re-rated is all. The 2008s are no less powerful than the 2009s.

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