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Sedans Honda Civic Honda Civic Si Automatic
39 messages, Last post on Sep 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM
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Replying to: tiger72 (May 30, 2008 6:42 am) |
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Replying to: tiger72 (May 30, 2008 6:42 am) The Sentra wouldn't lose all the fun because it has a lot more low-RPM power to play with, and automatics typically find the highest gear they can comfortably perform what the driver's foot expects. With a Civic, if running down a two-lane road in a "fun" way (i.e.: fast), and you let off the gas, the an automatic will go back to lower-RPM versus the high-RPM you were doing when you gunned it down the next straightaway. From that low RPM, the Sentra will still have some punch, while the Civic would be left waiting for the downshift to get it back "on-cam" and making its high-revving power. With a manual, you can leave the Civic on-cam while not actually using the gas pedal, and will be immediately ready for the next big acceleration burst.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 03, 2008 10:29 am) I guess it is time to move to the manual Si when my lease is up. |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 03, 2008 10:29 am) btw, some folks can't "learn" to drive a manual. They have no right arm. |
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Replying to: kenlw (Sep 26, 2008 10:38 am) |
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Replying to: kenlw (Sep 26, 2008 10:38 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 28, 2008 12:00 pm) even tossing 25-30% with an auto, the 2L would still give you more power than the 1.8L (with auto). It's just that simple. Even tho personally i am perfectly able to use a manual and have in years past, my present needs just don't warrant a manual. (Driving 60-80 miles a day in Houston traffic isn't exactly cut out for performance of any type! ...endurance, yes, performance, no....) Granted, the lack of torque at useable speeds would remain a handicap for most normal drivers, there's just no getting around the fundamental shortcomings of a high-rpm, low torque power plant for most urban drivers, manual or auto. Altho the auto would exacerbate the problems, it would still provide a bit more power for those that want it.
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Replying to: kenlw (Sep 30, 2008 10:44 am) 2.0L i-VTEC I-4 155hp at 6,000 RPM 139lb-ft at 4,500 RPM |
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