What engine does the City use?
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The classic City is equipped with two engines: a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine. The details are as follows: 1. The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine delivers 120 horsepower and a maximum torque of 145 Nm. This engine can output maximum power at 6,600 rpm and maximum torque at 4,800 rpm. It features i-VTEC technology and multi-point fuel injection, with an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. This engine is paired with either a 5AT transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission. 2. The 1.8L naturally aspirated engine produces 140 horsepower and a maximum torque of 174 Nm. This engine can output maximum power at 6,300 rpm and maximum torque at 4,300 rpm. It also features i-VTEC technology and multi-point fuel injection, with an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. This engine is paired with either a 5AT transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission.
I've been driving a City for three years, which is equipped with Honda's classic 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, likely from the L15B series. Its biggest advantages are fuel efficiency and durability - my daily commute averages just over 6L/100km. The engine starts exceptionally smoothly with no jerking during stop-and-go city driving, though noise becomes noticeably louder when revs exceed 4000rpm during highway overtaking. My mechanic mentioned it uses i-VTEC technology, where the variable valve timing system ensures balanced performance across low and high-speed conditions. Routine maintenance just requires full synthetic oil changes with three filters - I can replace the air filter myself in ten minutes, keeping maintenance costs genuinely low. The only noticeable power lag occurs when climbing steep hills with AC on, but it's perfectly adequate for all other daily driving scenarios.
