1.6 Civic VTi versus 1.6 Altis

**Kanut** · December 20th, 2005 01:18 AM

civic.kahit leading ang altis ngayon, i still cant learn how to admire its tall boy look.i like the gate type tranny of altis though.

people need to cool down in this room.feel free to give your opinions,,and accept others opinions.its theirs anyway,not yours.peace! :jump2:

**A121** · December 20th, 2005 11:48 AM

Tough choice there bro.

If you're a kid racer at heart, the civic would be good for you. If you are a family man, get an altis. Or better yet, just wait for the new gen models coming out. I have seen both cars pimped out and they are both really good. Although, 17" rims on an altis appeal to me better. Just choose a car which puts a smile on your face.

hi noreturn,
just test drive both vehicles before you say anything else.

**ILuvDetailing** · December 20th, 2005 11:54 AM

no spamming in this board please... obvious na obvious na

**dragon21** · December 20th, 2005 02:41 PM

I have an Altis 1.6E (automatic, 2003). I don't have a Civic 1.6 but I have a Civic 2.0 and a City 1.5 (both 2004 model and automatic).

I'll probably compare Altis vs. the 1.5 City.

I thinks Honda "performance-wise", are better. The Altis performs better in a stop and go situation, having more torque at low rpms. Faster arangkada for Altis. But at an open highway, even the 1.5 city will convincingly outrun the Altis despite the difference in displacement.

The Honda engine is obviously more powerful at high RPM. BUT, I feel that whenever I want to drive with my wife and kid, I almost always instinctively reach for the Altis' key. I feel that I'm more comfortable and I'm more confident with the braking power and performance of Toyota. It's acceleration is smoother, though a bit slower while Honda brings out the lead in my foot.

Different strokes for different folks. Toyota exudes confidence, while Honda brings out the pleasure in driving. Personally, though, (without wife and kid on board) Honda it is.

**ILuvDetailing** · December 20th, 2005 02:58 PM

The City and Altis isn't in the same class....

**dragon21** · December 20th, 2005 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by ILuvDetailing

The City and Altis isn't in the same class....

yup, I know. but I don't have a Civic 1.6. if i compare the altis against my Civic 2.0, it'll be more unfair for the Altis. I have drawn the analogy (and I may be wrong) comparing two different classes, with the assumption that a Civic 1.6 will behave (almost) similarly with a 1.5.

At any rate, I'm fully aware that I'm comparing 2 different classes. ;)

**squala** · December 20th, 2005 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by ILuvDetailing

no spamming in this board please... obvious na obvious na

I don't think what I said was SPAM.

**squala** · December 20th, 2005 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by dragon21

I thinks Honda "performance-wise", are better. The Altis performs better in a stop and go situation, having more torque at low rpms. Faster arangkada for Altis. But at an open highway, even the 1.5 city will convincingly outrun the Altis despite the difference in displacement.

From where did you base the things you're saying? Did you run both cars side-by-side? Take into account that some cars feel faster (or slower) than they actually are.

**ILuvDetailing** · December 20th, 2005 03:22 PM

was I referring to you squala?

**mazdamazda** · December 20th, 2005 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by squala

From where did you base the things you're saying? Did you run both cars side-by-side? Take into account that some cars feel faster (or slower) than they actually are.

He does own both an Alits and a Civic. Kinda hard to dispute an actual owner's observations.