i have a 03 accord ex 5spd... yeah its a 4cyl but it is not bad at all for a 4cyl.. overall it drives well, no major problems, and very comfortable... accords are not meant to be race cars anyways... but i took the car to the track and ran a 16.063 stock.. thats better than i ever expected out of a 4cyl accord... besides.. i'd rather have a 5spd 4cyl than a auto v6.. thats just personal preferance tho

 

My I4 LX '04 Accord has plenty of power. I'm driving a stick, so I can't say what the auto drives like, except that mine is much more peppy than the '96 auto LX Accord my wife drives. The handling is decent, but it does have a little body roll on bumpy turns. In my opinion it sits a tad high, too. It sits much higher then the '96. A sports car it is not, but then it's not made to be. I've been impressed with the stopping power of the ABS brakes/Michelin tires on wet roads. When dry, if I launch it hard it will burn the tires like mad, but I get excessive shuddering if I let it go too long. (Again, not a sports car but I don't make that a habit either.) When driving, it's markedly quieter then the '96, too. The fitment of body panels is incredible, and the interior has a quality feeling to it (typical Honda). Also, my gas mileage has been 34 on the highway.

 

once u go stick, thrs no going back for auto

 

The Accord 4-cylinder 5-speed is actually fairly respectable in performance...within reasonable spitting distance of your Prelude actually. The V6 6-speed would give you a lot better low end power and is considerably quicker than both your Prelude and the K24A motivated versions of the Accord. But you also pay a lot more.

My advice would be to go with the V6 Accord if you want an automatic, but if you want to swing manual you won't be disappointed in the 5-speed I-4. If you pair that motor with the automatic however, you'll notice a considerable difference in performance.

 

i had a 2002 altima...totaled her in november. don't get one, the accord I4 auto is so much better...from personal experience

 

altima is ok power wise but it feels not very stable. never driven maxima, i am sure it will be alot more expensive. Go with accord 4cyl. It will be a good start for power and i think there will be alot more aftermarket for it casue it is k series. finding an after market for 6 cyl is pain. and for the price of 6cyl you can install a turbo and make a same or more power. if they make same power i rather have turbo then 6 cyl. u will run faster then 6cyl if u get turbo if u r getting an auto.

 

hey man if i were you i would grab the accord v6 6speed...i regret getting my i4 5speed cuzz the mpg is not that much differ. i mean the power on my accord is awsome but...i'd still prefer the new v6.

 

this thread is 2 years old.... i think he already made a decision

 

Ive got an 06 Accord EXL auto w/ I4. Car has plenty of power to satisfy the average driver... it can out accelerate many V6s from a few years ago. It's also smoother, quieter and more refined than a typical 4-cylinder engine. When I'm driving the car, I forget that it's only a 2.4 I4. Interior isn't as solid as traditional Hondas (much more hard plastics used and rattles) but is very upscale in it's design. Handling is good for the class (more nimble than the Camry) but may not be the best in the class. The stock tires don't do the car much justice. IMO, the V6 is overkill. If you want a fast car, buy a fast car. The I4 is more than enough engine for the Accord, and nobody builds a more reliable, longer lasting 4-cylinder engine than Honda (IMO) They built their reputation on 4-bangers and have over 30+ years experience with them.

 

this thread is 2 years old.... i think he already made a decision
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