Originally Posted by dpkelly

What I can't understand is my 92 civic hatchback doesn't have VTEC yet puts out almost the same amount of horsepower and torque with same 1.5L displacement. Let's compare:

1992 civic hatchback

102 Horsepower
98 Torque
34/40 mpg city/highway gas mileage
curb weight 2108lbs

2007 fit
109 Horsepower
Torque 105
33/38 mpg city/highway gas mileage
curb weight 2432lbs

It seems the car has become heavier (by 300lbs!) over the years with almost the same amout of horsepower/torque and mileage. Of course the fit is a 4-door hatchback.

This begs the question. What kind of VTEC is being used here? Is it VTEC-E or a newer form of VTEC with 3 modes of operation?