"Charles Lasitter" <spoof@address.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:52:31 GMT, "Bob Jones" <email@me.not> wrote:
>
>> 4-cyl Accords are not sporty, so I don't think they will be made
>> with 6-speed manual.
>
> I guess it depends on what you're comparing the engine against.
>
> I test drove a '07 Toyota SE today, and while I love the comparative
> boatload of features you get for the money with the Toyota SE, the
> Honda K24A4 has the persona of a caged beast compared to the 4-cyl
> Toyota 2AZFE.
>
> I know there's only eight horsepower difference between the two, but for
> some reason I kept thinking "putter-putter-putter" while I was driving
> the Toyota.

Yuh, Toyota Camry is more of an all-around family cruiser. It is by no mean
sporty, but it does have a good quality ride and interior.

Horsepower can be deceiving. BMW feels more powerful with slightly less
horsepower than many V6s out there. With Accord, you really have to kick it
up to high RPMs.