Just curious what everyone would prefer. High-revving hp and little mid-range torque like an s2000 or lower-revving engines with mid-range torque like a 350z? I've only ever driven these 4-bangers, and was thinking about getting a larger engine for my next car, even though I like the 3. Not planning on getting an s2000 or a z, just an example.
4 vs. 6 cylinders
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very hard decisiom...though you can usually squeeze more power out of the 6...howeverm if I were not to mod, I would def get the 4, cause it's more fuel effecient...
Ask some one in California that question. I think they lead the U.S. in gas prices do to strict emmissions. I have had both, but never a "strong" V6 so it's hard to say. I have had a V8, but it was a SUV mainly used for pulling, so it didn't have the pep that the lighter Protege has. I like the sound of the V8 engine and above though!
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V8??? nothin like that power...and grumble...
i just thought something a lil' weird...starting at the bottom of cylinders, 4, the sound is a lil' high pitched, as you move towards 6 cylinders and 8 cylinders, the sound becomes more of a growl, 10 cylinders starts to become a lil' higher pitched again, and then 12-16 cylinders are like a high pitched howl. talk about doppler effect. like a miata's 4 cylinder sounds high pitched, sc430 v8 has a nice deep grumble, then an Enzo has that high pitched howl
I personally prefer the V6, I've had mostly 4 bangers, both straight 4 and v-4. I've found that the straight 4 in a car is great for the engine to rev up quickly , but unless it's boosted none of them really have the top end power that I like to have for passing at 70-80 mph or passing on a hill. Running a V6 I've always had that little extra power to take care of that and the torque off the line is nice. I always had problems going back and forth from my old MX-6 to the wife's Integra, I'd stall starting away at a stop light because I wasn't used to giving it so much gas to get the car rolling. Now a V4 in a motorycle is hard to beat, small lightweight vehicle with way more power than you should ever really need, but then again there is never too much power.(yippy)
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yamaha 3.0L v6....8200rpms and gobs of torque.
I like the torqier 4 cylinders. Ford 2.3L OHC ala pinto, mustang, and ranger. The n/a 2.0L mazda isn't horrible(FS). I'm fairly impressed with the torque. If the high revving 4 banger is geared OK, they're not bad. If I had to choose between the two cars I have, 94 Civic DX 1.5L or my Pro w/2.0, all things considered, the Civic would be the one I take. Mainly because of fuel ecomomy. Not considering MPG, I'll take the Mazda. Of course there is a 10 year difference between the cars. I haven't driven a new civic yet, they might be better....
V6's, can't complain about the 3.8L GM motor. 30+mpg in a malibu! And they run really good. The 3.5 Nissan is awesome, the old Ford/Yamaha 3.0-3.2L was incredible.
V6's, can't complain about the 3.8L GM motor. 30+mpg in a malibu! And they run really good. The 3.5 Nissan is awesome, the old Ford/Yamaha 3.0-3.2L was incredible.
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A finely tuned V6 is awesome for low end torque. Me like low end torque, but a Turbo'ed for is Addictive! 
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the very first prototype mustang had a mid-engine V-4. Also I believe the Corvair had a V4 and the subaru's use an H-4 which is a VERY wide V-4.
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what mid engine chevy in the late 60's early 70's had the V4...I know they made one...it's what forced ford to look into them.
