How does 1.3L engines fare in highways?

**aann** · June 7th, 2005 12:13 PM

hello,

hirap ba mga ito sa highway? Maaksaya na ba sa gas pag binilisan / nag-cruise na? Hirap na ba sa 100-120 km/h ang 1.3L??

TIA

**aann** · June 7th, 2005 12:14 PM

wrong grammar pa ko...

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**Altis6453** · June 7th, 2005 12:24 PM

Well, I've driven a Toyota Vios 1.3E on the SLEX going to Tagaytay via Sta. Rosa. As far as I can tell, it was ok. Ride quality was comfortable but you would still feel the uneven portions of the road --- but not in a way that is jarring or harsh. Speed on cruising and overtaking was more than adequate. If you need to overtake, just plunk it down to third, press the pedal and you can feel the VVTi engine come to life.

Although, as with most VVTi engines, it becomes a little boomy when you go beyond 3000 rpms. Going up to Tagaytay from Sta. Rosa, the engine had more than enough pulling power on the twisting roads.

Hope this helps.

**paulopel** · June 7th, 2005 12:28 PM

Hirap, try mo yung 1.5.

**JohnM** · June 7th, 2005 12:31 PM

Our old AE101 Corolla XE can still hit 120 even with a full load of passengers and baggage. Medyo hirap sa overtaking compared to our AE111 Gli (manual) pero when the road's wide open no problems.

**mazdamazda** · June 7th, 2005 12:37 PM

Driven: Ford Lynx Lsi M/T & Honda City 1.3L CVT

Unlike the 1.3L engines of 5 years ago, the newer 1.3L engines are a lot better and more refined. Cruising at 100 - 120 kph doesn't really tax the engine that much. Though overtaking can be a bit tricky as you really have to time it & use the upper rpms to reach the desired power output.

Going back to 100kph after braking can be a chore but once you are there, the engine will happily putter along.

**aann** · June 7th, 2005 12:49 PM

i was concerned kasi na baka for city driving lang talaga ang mga ito...based on most of the comments here i guess 1.3L will do quite well...

Salamats sa mga input guys! :thanx:

**wilcats** · June 7th, 2005 01:02 PM

pwede talga un if mostly for city driving lang mo gagamitin. :D

**luloym** · June 7th, 2005 01:07 PM

the 1.3 is more than capable if you observe highway speed limits.

**66bunny** · June 7th, 2005 01:33 PM

Drive a Honda City Type Z recently on South Super. It's ok, but once I'm at the Skyway, all these 1.6s and Pajeros left me like a lagging mule.

Top speed of 120. Beyond that, may road and wind noise na. Car vibrates also. RPM is around 3000.

The 1600s must be hitting 130-140 above.