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#118 of 121 Re: Apples to apples [motoguy128] by comem47

Aug 26, 2009 (4:39 am)

Replying to: motoguy128 (Aug 26, 2009 3:15 am)

One upon a time 4 cylinder automatics were so lossy and badly set up that indeed you better have a stick or you couldn't get out of your own way . My sister's auto Pinto back in '73 comes to mind. When it downshifted it would scream as the revs soared, but go no faster! It's a lot different today with much better designed 4 cylinder autos, and I know I couldn't out-shift my 6 speed auto in the V6 Outlander. I know I also prefer towing in an auto, so much easier in stop and go traffic.

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#119 of 121 Re: Apples to apples [comem47] by toomanyfumes

Aug 26, 2009 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: comem47 (Aug 26, 2009 4:39 am)

The six-speed auto in the V6 Outlander is programmed great for shifting when you need power, lower rpm's for cruising, etc. I've always liked stickshifts, but I don't miss it at all in my Outlander.

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#120 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [piast] by dronestudios

Aug 26, 2009 (7:20 pm)

Replying to: piast (Aug 25, 2009 12:11 pm)

When making comparisons, we need to fairly compare the inline four cylinder versions of each vehicle.
 
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According to Consumer Guide to Auto, the 2008 Mitsubishi I4 clocks in at 9.4 seconds from 0-60.
 
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And according to the test data from Motor Trend for the 2008 models, it appears the CR-V and RAV4s inline four engines perform pretty much on par with each other...with a slight edge to the CR-V's 0-60 in 9.2 seconds compared to RAV4's 0-60 in 9.5 seconds. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the report for the 2009 RAV4 I4 which has added horsepower up to 179 rpm, nor the 2009 CR-V report. I would say all the comparable I4s have similar acceleration.
 
2008 Toyota RAV4 I4
 
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TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 3.3 sec
0-40 4.8
0-50 7
0-60 9.5
0-70 12.2
0-80 16.5
Passing, 45-65 mph 5.0 sec
Quarter mile 17.1 sec 81.5 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 123 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.71 g (avg)
MT figure eight 30.0 sec 0.52 g (avg)
Top-gear revs 60 mph 2200 rpm
 
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2008 Honda CR-V I4
 
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TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 3.0 sec
0-40 4.6
0-50 6.7
0-60 9.2
0-70 12.2
0-80 16.6
Passing, 45-65 mph 4.8 sec
Quarter mile 17.0 sec 81.1 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 134 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.76 (avg)
MT figure eight 28.8 sec 0.56 g (avg)
Top-gear revs 60 mph 1900 rpm

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#121 of 121 Re: CRV or Rav4? [dronestudios] by comem47

Aug 26, 2009 (8:49 pm)

Replying to: dronestudios (Aug 26, 2009 7:20 pm)