New Civic Facts.

[KwikR6]

K I know that A LOT of people here don't like the new civic hatch. I hate to hear some of the remarks that are going to come from posting this. The 2002 doesn't sound that bad. I read a few articles on it (In SCC, and honda tuning).

Engine Code: K20A3
Valvetrain: DOHC four valves per cylinder i-VTEC variable valve timing.
Displacement: 1998cc
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
HP: 160hp@6500rpm
Torque: 132lb-ft@5000rpm
CurbWeight:2744lbs
Brakes: Front:10.3 inch vented discs single piston sliding calipers
Rear: 10.2 inch solid discs single piston sliding calipers.
WHeels: 16X6 inch aluminum
Tires:195/60R 15 Michelin PilotMXV-4
Specs are from SCC
Here are a few quotes:
"Our test drive exposed the Si to the rigors of the world's most demanding high speed motoring enviroment, yet the new Si never failed to reward"
-Honda Tuning.
"The new all aluminum 2.0 liter DOHC 16 valve four under the Si's sharply raked hood takes that equation and improves upon its precedessor, delivering more power and torque, better fuel mileage, lower exhaust emmissions and lighter weight (by a full 10 percent) in a more compace size."
-SCC
Here is a nice one talking about the engine
"The result is more power now up to 160 HP at 6500 rpm, and, more importantly 132lbs at a more accessible 5000 rpm, 20-percent more twist then output by the previous Si."

I could go on with the quotes. But I won't. I think the new Civic will be fine.