I would think that you would need at least 6 cyl.
anyone have any experience with this, I don't want to buy a 4 cyl and then wish I had the 6 cyl
2006-12-21 03:52:00 · 10 answers · asked by You may be right 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
NO absolutely not. you need a big healthy V6
2006-12-21 06:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Keith C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very few minivans have 4 cylinders anymore. The only one I can think of is the basic Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
A V6 is necessary. Most new minivans have very powerful V6 engines. The 2007 Toyota Sienna has a 3.5 liter V6 that makes 260 hp. Even if you live in a pretty flat area, if you will be loading up your van, you need the extra power.
Unless you are talking about a very small minivan (like the Mazda 5) then a V6 is necessary.
2006-12-21 04:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not buy a 4 cylinder minivan. Don't even think about it. I used to have a 2000 Toyota Sienna with a V6 and sometimes IT didn't have enough power. And that's a V6. Whatever you do do not buy an I4. The V6 will get the job done most of the time unless you want to race or climb mountains with a full load.
2006-12-21 07:33:56 · answer #3 · answered by Car freak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel costs? If you have an underpowered 4 banger and have to constantly be flooring it, you will not get that great of gas mileage. Not only that, but the four cylinder will give up the ghost a lot sooner than the six due to all the constant strain put on it. Anything over a compact should have at least five cylinders.
2006-12-21 04:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 cylinders is adequate, and will save you money since it will cost less gas to run.
6 cylinders is better but again, you will spend an arm and a leg each month for fuel cost.
What I use to make my decision was this.
1. Will the darn van's engine make it up through the mountain on a full load of passengers or do I have to push it when it sputters halfway.
2. Is it an all wheel drive. Then it will be useful during winter.
Ultimately you will decide on looks (pretty nice looking vs pretty ugly), handling, features, and price.
2006-12-21 04:07:02 · answer #5 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, since minivans are heavy, it is hard for them to accelerate with 4-cyl engines.
2006-12-21 09:58:47 · answer #6 · answered by Drive PZEV! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you def need a 6 , especialy if its loaded with alot of people. you may get by with a 4 with just a driver, but that would defeat the purpose of a minivan wouldnt it?
2006-12-21 04:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by wheels47012 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you live where the land is flat and don't plan on having a big load a 4cyl is ok but not big enought. get a 6cyl. or bigger. [ and don't forget about resale you might not be able to sell it when the time comes ]
2006-12-21 04:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
8hp, if that's in basic terms one person on board then observing the state of the enginge, i'm guessing it is going to do approximately 40-50mph on the line, somewhat much less on the airborne dirt and mud. even though it might desire to have a enormously no longer difficulty-free throtle power. sturdy success!!!
2016-12-11 13:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by vasim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends more on engine Size, not number of cylinders.
2.2 liter, 3.0 liter etc.
How many horse power, what kind of torque it develops.
2006-12-21 04:02:11 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋