If you’re shopping for a new 2019 Honda model here in the
Baltimore and Parkville, MD area, you may be at the point in your car search
where you start comparing different engine options. While many of us understand
the basics of car engines, it can still be confusing to figure out which one is
right for your needs and your budget.
Here at Heritage Honda Parkville, we want to help by providing a quick car engine guide. Most modern cars
come with engines that have four, six, or eight cylinders. While the number of
cylinders generally relates to how much power your car has, it’s a little more
complicated.
In basic terms, combustion occurs in an engine cylinder, which houses a piston
moving either up and down or side to side. Each cylinder connects to a
crankshaft which delivers energy generated by the combustion process to drive
the vehicle. In general terms, more cylinders equal more horsepower and torque.
There are also different engine designs, which affect how an engine performs.
For example, a four-cylinder engine (sometimes shown as an I-4) refers to an
inline four-cylinder engine and sits in a vertical configuration. As you add
more cylinders, many engines adopt a V-shaped configuration. For example,
six-cylinder engines are V-shaped and show up as a V6.
Thanks to modern technology, smaller engines can sometimes produce more power
than larger ones, thanks to turbocharging. So, a turbocharged 1.5-liter
four-cylinder engine like the one found in the 2019 Honda Civic LX delivers
more power and torque than the standard 2.0-liter engine.
When it comes to picking the right engine for you, we recommend thinking about
how you’ll use your car. While more powerful engines can produce more power,
they also use up more gas. So, if you’re shopping for a new model, visit our Parkville Honda dealership today to
discuss which model and engine option is right for you.
