I disagree. The difference is huge.

It applies to all speeds and all vehicles -- even gigantic, gas-sucking
minivans.

V-Tec gives an engine two cam shafts - a high speed and low speed cam shaft.
Each cam shaft is optimized for its own speed range.



"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
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> There is a difference, but you can't measure it. bob
>
> "'Curly Q. Links'" wrote:
> >
> > When comparing a '96 Odyssey to a '98 Odyssey (which has V-Tec in
> > Canada), would you say that the '98 will get better mileage at all
> > engine speeds, or just when revving it up to the point where the V-tec
> > cuts in?
> >
> > I.E.: Is this statement true?
> > Mileage is mediocre in both of the first generation Odysseys, but you'll
> > waste less gas when passing (or speeding or climbing hills) with the
> > V-Tec model....
> >
> > Reply to group, thanks.
> >
> > 'Curly'