Downside of having a 4 cylinder car?

Answer 1

No top end speed...if we're talking stock here. Don't listen to these people who say it's slow and no power. For 4cyl engines, the K series is impressive.



2007- Honda Civic Type-R (FD2)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Compression: 11.7:1
Power: 222 bhp (225 PS, 165 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 159 ft·lbf (215 N·m) @ 6100 rpm
Redline: 8400 rpm

2001-2005 Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Compression: 11.5:1
Power: 212 bhp (215 PS, 158 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 149 ft·lbf (202 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
Redline: 8400 rpm

2001-2006 Honda Integra Type-R (DC5)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Compression: 11.5:1
Power: 217 bhp (220 PS, 162 kW) @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 152 ft·lbf (206 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
Redline: 8500 rpm


"When I turned on the A/C in my 4 cyl. car I could feel the power go down in the vehicle."
..happends in every car no matter how many cylinders it has.


"doesn't last as long as a V6 or V8 "
that's the most BS I've read

200,000+ miles on a stock 4cyl will last you.

200,000+ miles on a stock V8...you're going to need to rebuild or get rid of the car. Don't even think it'll make it to 200,000+ miles.

Answer 2

The biggest downside is lack of acceleration. This can be a major problem if you are used to driving a 6 cylinder vehicle.

However, a small car with a 4 cyl engine doesn't have as big of a problem wityh acceleration. But when you test drive check the acceleration while the A/C is on. When I turned on the A/C in my 4 cyl. car I could feel the power go down in the vehicle.

Answer 3

when i grew up they still made cars with V-8's and they were fun and a lot easier to hop up.even though a lot of the newer cars with four bangers go pretty good those small blocks just have a different feel to them.jump into an older car,say from the 60's-late 70's and drive it you will be hooked.the only good thing about the four bangers that i like is fuel mlg.

Answer 4

I love my 4cyl. 38mpg 0-60 5.2 seconds I don't have a downside.

Answer 5

Virtually no torque, less power, for something heavy might be impractical. You wouldn't want to tow anything or haul any substantial weight or you'd kill it. You also wouldn't want to race it without modifications. Most 4 cylinder cars are front wheel drive (as are most cars today), which handle horribly (too much weight at the front).

Answer 6

Lack of power and pulling capacity and a 4 cyl. generally doesn't last as long as a V6 or V8 due to the fact it has to work harder.

Answer 7

There are a ton of down sides, if you like spending money.

1. You won't be able to spend as much per mile on gas.
(They use less gas)

2. You won't be able to spend as much per visit to the shop.
(4 plugs, wires, etc. vs. 6 or 8, plus less labor)

3. You won't be able to spend as much doing your own maintenence.
(Same as #2, plus - one head gasket vs. 2, etc.)

4. You won't be able to spend as much on insurance.
(If you're young; the difference is minimal as you age)

Answer 8

Spend a lot less on fuel

Answer 9

slow
small

you'll lose almost every race you enter

Answer 10

it will be slow