Any Difference if We Purchased a 4 cylinder or

[Jodi1980]

6 cylinder car?

 

[monkeyboy]

2 cylinders


More pickup with a 6

 

[CindysGusGus]

my dad seems to think that 4 cylinder cars work harder and the engine seems to wear out faster (esp in mountain areas) They get better gas milage though

 

[browneyes]

The more cylinders, the more power, the more power, the more gas usage. I think the more cylinders, the more trade-in value also.

 

[Beauty]

I traded my V8 for a 6 cyl. and my new truck seems to get much better gas mileage.

I also went from a Tahoe down to a Trailblazer so the entire size of the truck is smaller. I love my smaller truck though.

 

[Cindy B]

I just went from a 4 cylinder 1.8 engine to a V6 4.0 engine.

The pickup is tremendous.

With my little car, if I went up a hill, it was just gasping, and you could tell the tranny was working really hard.

Now in my v6, everything is very smooth, and no sudden shifts as in the 4 cylinder

I have to say gas is higher. The most it ever cost my small car to fill was $20.

I filled my car recelty at a 1/8 tank and it was $25, it didn't quite fill it, ($30 probably would have done it)

My DH's car is a V6 as well, and its very nice.

 

[Distriv]

It depends on the size of the car. Our Mini-Van has a 4 cylinder engine and due to its size it sounds like its going to die going up hills. Also, it shifts to second gear at 20 mph and with the RPM meter almost red-lining. It shouldn't have been built with a 4 cylinder. The 2001 model (we have a 2000) had a six cylinder engine.

 

[caitycaity]

i prefer 6 cylinder cars because around here i frequently have to gun it when i'm getting on, getting off, or merging on the freeway.

 

[SC Minnie]

Once you have a V6 you will never want to go back. With a V6 you don' t have to have your passenger peddle for you to go up a hill or pull out somewhere when you need to accelerate quickly. They do use more gas but ....

 

[Aimeedyan]

completely depends on the car.

Honda is known for getting the MOST our of their 4 cylinders, they have 200 horses or so... THATS alot of horses, very comparable to a 6 cyclinder in other cars. THey know how to build them right.

You reallly have to drive the car, compare horsepowers, and gas mileage. I've driven 6 cylinders that went nowhere when slammed, and 4 cylinders that flew like the wind.

Just depends!

 

[Towncrier]

It depends a lot on the type of terrain where you are driving and whether or not you plan to have the car (or van) filled to capacity. My Saturn with a 4 cylinder engine is just fine for driving myself to/from work and around town. But if I add a couple of passengers, I can tell that the engine is working a lot harder and those extra couple of cylinders would come in quite handy.

 

[arminnie]

I have a 4 cylinder Honda Odyssey - 97 model. The current ones are much bigger and have a 6 cylinder engine.

I have not had a problem, and I get great gas mileage. My dad's Explorer is a 6 cylinder. I can't tell much difference when driving it but his takes a LOT more gas.

I used to live in San Francisco and had to deal with the hills. I didn't just zip up the hills, but I never felt like it wasn't going to make it up the hills either.

I wouldn't try towing anything with it though. And it would probably have to strain on a hill if I really had it packed to the gills.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

It depends on the car. I know you were asking about Accords and Camrys. Well the Camry has the largest 4-cylinder in its class but the smallest 6-cylinder. The difference doesn't really make it worth the money in this case. I went with the 4-cylinder and it is peppy enough for me (and I have a bit of a lead foot ).

 

[loisg1]

Totally agree, Amieedyan!! DH just got a new 4 cyl Accord automatic for work. His route to work is up and down many steep hills. He has no problem at all and the shifting is effortless... very smooth. This is the first automatic we've ever had. Almost got a '96 Civic that was automatic but it just didn't have the pickup.

You have to drive the car before you write off all 4 cylinders.

 

[doxdogy]

I had a Ford Escort with 4 cylinder, the car couldn't had no pick up. My Toyota Corolla has a 4 cylinder but more horsepower. It is a peppy little car.

 

[buzzlady]

I'd never buy a 4 cylinder again. Go for the 6.

 

[monarchsfan16]

I test drove a Ford Escort with a 4 cylinder and it couldn't get out of its own way. I drove it up a hill that's not that big (for NH) and by the top I was doing 15 with the pedal to the floor. At the bottom I had been doing 50. Didn't buy it obviously. My 6 cylinder can get up the same hill without losing much speed.
So, the major difference is that the 4 cylinder can't get out of its own way. A 6 cylinder usually can.

 

[retMarine]

There is no difference when using air conditioning, or heater, the big difference is in how you use the vehicle. Just what sort of car/van/suv is it you are thinking of buying? If you are thinking anything more than a car for one person, for driving to work etc, then go with a 4. But if you have a larger number of people to drive around, and perhaps some of them are over the skinny person definition, then think of the 6.
Don't worry too much about horsepower, but the engine torque. That is how the power of the engine is put to the wheels. This is what makes a strong 4 over a weak 6.
Good luck with your choice. Personally I have had 4s and 6s and have been happy with both. But they were for different uses.

 

[kadaten]

Originally posted by Aimeedyan
completely depends on the car.

Honda is known for getting the MOST our of their 4 cylinders, they have 200 horses or so... THATS alot of horses, very comparable to a 6 cyclinder in other cars. THey know how to build them right.

I agree that Honda builds a good car...that's all I buy

HOWEVER, my last Honda (before my 6-cyl. Odyssey) was a 4-cyl. Accord. COMPLETELY underpowered! I drove a relative's 6-cyl. and it was great! I wouldn't have thought the Accord was heavy enough to require the 6, but it is!! I highly recommend you drive both versions and see for yourself....no matter what model you're considering. I second all the stuff about down-shifting early, etc...I just can't explain it as well as the previous posters did!

 

[nuts4sn00py]

I like ARminnie have the '97 honda Odyssey. The only thing I don't like about it is the 4 cylinders. I have thought about trading it in for the 6 cylinder, but just don't feel like making any payments right now. I, personally feel the 4 cylinder is great for gas consumption, but not for getting on a highway or going up hills. It really does depend what kind of driving you plan on doing. Definitely get 6 cyls. if you are in a mountanious region. JMO Kathy