Considerations to Take in Order to Understand the Concepts of Car Gas Mileage Ratings

May 8, 2009 by  
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Before we consider the ratings, we must understand what it is Car Gas Mileage Rating and also its criteria. So mainly on what criteria it is decided that the ratings of Car mileage are good or average or even bad. The ratings are based mainly on the feed back of the users and also observation of the vehicles combined with the statistics. So the ratings are not based in popularity but mainly the performance. The data which is offered are not rigid but are very flexible and always changing. So do not depend on the information remember it is quite fluctuating.

Let us consider the models of various and different cars on the basis of mileage.

The following are the latest car models that can be taken into consideration in order to understand the concepts of car gas mileage ratings.

Honda civic Coupe:

This is the latest model. It is a two door five seating family car. The horse power is about One Hundred and forty HP. Fuel capacity is about 13.20 gallons. Fuel type which can be used is unleaded type.

Engine type: The engine of Honda civic coupe 2008 is a sixteen-valve 1.8-liter MPFI engine. This enables this car to have an astounding mileage of approximately 36 miles on highway per gallon and 25 miles per gallon in the cities and towns.

The other models of Honda that are available in this series are

Honda Civic coupe DX5-Spd MT:

This is a good model having four cylinders, SOHC, 1.8 Liter engine which is similar to the model which is mentioned above but it differs in a single aspect with respect to mileage. Mileage of this car is approximately thirty-four kilometers on highway and 26 kilometers in towns or cities. Horse power is similar but there is a small difference in the mileage of the vehicle per gallon. Fuel type is unleaded. It has five speed gears.

Now let us consider the models of different companies like

Toyota, such as the Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius:

Toyota is a company that is as Eco friendly as Honda. It is a part of their policy. Prius is also a latest model on the block. The engine of Toyota is four Cylinders, DOHC and one point five liter engine. Horse power of Toyota Prius is nearby 110 HP. Fuel capacity is 11.90 gallons. Importantly the average of Toyota Prius is approximately forty five miles per gallon in the city and forty five miles on highway.

MINI Cooper:

This model has an engine that consists of four cylinders that uses nearly 1.6 liters of gas. The horse power of this engine is around one hundred and eighteen Horse power respectively. The mileage of MINI Cooper is approximately around thirty two or 32 miles per gallon in City and around Forty miles per gallon on high way.

These are the gas mileage ratings of the various car models of various companies that are very useful information for buying a particular model of car.



Ford Mustang Beats Jaguar, Aston Martin, Etc.

January 11, 2009 by  
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Ford is a well known brand across the world, it owns 33% of Mazda known by its modern cars featured in films such as the Fast and the Furious, Jaguar, Aston Martin and many others. From its many car models, one of the most famous is the Mustang. Manufactured and engineered to be a muscle car, this particular car model stands away from the rest by it unique design and power. The best part is that due to this model’s reputation the company keeps improving and redesigning it to deliver a high quality driving machine every single time.

Ford Mustangs are highly customizable sport cars and in recent years have shown many modifications to its design. The wheelbase in both versions (convertible and coupe) are 101.3 inches, the curb weight varies just a tiny bit from the convertible to the coupe models, the curb weight of a mustang 2 door convertible is 3257 pounds while the two door coupe is 3077 pounds. As far as fuel capacity both models, convertible and coupe can hold up to 15.4 gallons. Both models can comfortably accommodate 4 passengers.

As far as design, second and third Mustang generations were not as good as the first one but the machinery quality improved. Second and third generations range from 1974-1993. During the 1980s Mustangs were going through a hard transition when Ford announced that they would replace the rear-wheel drive Mustang with a Mazda-derived four wheel drive version, luckily for them and its clients the fourth generation of Mustangs came along, this generation of fords is almost as welcomed as the first due to the significant redesign this model went through.

The 1994 Mustang coupe was starting to show signs of potential and greatness but it wasn’t until 1995 when the GTS model was introduced to the market. In 1996 Mustang’s engine went through a major upgrade, this is when the Windsor 5.0 L engine was replaced by 215 horse power 4.6L SOHC Modular V8 engine and in 1998 the SOHC engine was increased to 225 HP through aggressive PCM calibration a larger exhaust and a modified fuel system.

As far as power, the 3.8 V6 engine sent developed 145-190 horsepower, the GT 5.0L V8 sends 240 hp to the back axle.

In 1994-2004 models Mustang GT’s power was increased to 260hp and consumers have loved this car ever since, that’s not even mentioning the awesome “MODs” available which include new decals, bumpers, paint work, rims, etc. Not only it is extremely reliable and stylish but many consumers have reported that it’s stereo system beats any other manufacturer-installed car stereo in the market, it has an extremely good bass, the midrange is perfectly set as well as the highs.

Aston Martin is also an outstanding fast and high end Ford-owned driving machine which delivers great power, speed and style but that’s another article.

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