new civic coupe ex HP
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From: Decatur, IN
Originally Posted by str8edgexx
I understand that, but they've fallen behind the curve. Back in 1992 when the 5th gen came out, 125 hp was a lot, especially compared to the competiton. However, in 2004 lets look at the competition (equivalent models to EX):
Corrola: 130 hp
Sentra: 165 hp
Cavalier: 140 hp
Neon: 150 hp
Focus: 130 hp
Elantra: 138 hp
Mazda 3: 160 hp
Lancer: 120 hp
Ion: 140 hp
Now granted, I know most of these cars (ok, all of them except the Corrola) do not have Honda quality or reliability. However, the Civic would be second from the bottom on the list...thats kind of sad. They've fallen behind the curve. If they could bump their power output up to around 140 hp (which they could easily do with that 1.7L engine), they'd be back in the game.
Corrola: 130 hp
Sentra: 165 hp
Cavalier: 140 hp
Neon: 150 hp
Focus: 130 hp
Elantra: 138 hp
Mazda 3: 160 hp
Lancer: 120 hp
Ion: 140 hp
Now granted, I know most of these cars (ok, all of them except the Corrola) do not have Honda quality or reliability. However, the Civic would be second from the bottom on the list...thats kind of sad. They've fallen behind the curve. If they could bump their power output up to around 140 hp (which they could easily do with that 1.7L engine), they'd be back in the game.
Seni
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From: N.Y. Queens
Well in a way it's better that the cars are the way they are because the cost is cheaper to us. I mean I really don't know how much more they would add on if it was 140+ but we can easly make that car much faster. Ohh and don't forget Honda is the most sold car anywhere. So why change whats not f'ed up?
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From: Athens, Ohio
well i hate to say it but the Civic is first and foremost an economy car. So, from a cost-efficient point of view, what would Honda have to gain from a powerful, not-as-efficient car? oh wait, nothing.
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Originally Posted by habitatsk8r392
well i hate to say it but the Civic is first and foremost an economy car. So, from a cost-efficient point of view, what would Honda have to gain from a powerful, not-as-efficient car? oh wait, nothing.
They could increase the power and maintain the efficiency. The Civic's main competitior, the Corolla has more power and gets better gas mileage. You don't think a little more power would increase sales?
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From: Wooster, Ohio
Originally Posted by str8edgexx
They could increase the power and maintain the efficiency. The Civic's main competitior, the Corolla has more power and gets better gas mileage. You don't think a little more power would increase sales?
