New Hp measurments in place, power looks down, on paper... Options

[saleeka]

i just found out that power output ratings have changed to reflect more realistic driving conditions and situations, thus decreasing many cars official outputs... i noticed over at toyota, the basic corolla/matrix/ex celica motor now is rated at 126 HP, the XRS motor at 164... this lead to me thinking about the new civic Si, and how I read that it was the most advanced K20 motor yet produced, yet its only 197 hp... If the toyota J motors have dropped about 10-15 hp, average, thanks to the new measurement tactics, that must put the Si K at around 210ish, old style measurments... As i've already stated, i'm undecided on the new civic's interior- but with the Si's retal under just 20G, this car makes the Tc for 17G look not so great anymore- the civic is clearly much much more sport oriented, better sound system, more capability performance wise, i say better outer wrapper, NOT a hatch... things are getting sticky in the Toyota Vs. Honda marketplace....