On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 09:06:29 -0400, "Joe" <jrb258@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I'm buying my first Honda and decided upon a 2006 Accord, but I'm not sure
>if it should be a 4 or 6 cylinder engine. I realize the 4 cylinder gets
>better gas mileage, but wonder if it has enough power to carry two passages,
>kayaks and associated gear. Also, I understand the 6 cylinder is a smoother
>running and a quieter engine.
>
>Any suggestions are appreciated and thank you for your help.

If you are carrying a full load up steep roads over 5000 feet
altitude, you love your air-conditioner, and you're in a hurry, go for
the six.

If at least half your driving is downhill, I'd go for the four.



The four is an amazing piece of engineering, the six is pretty good
for its kind.

J.