power kicks in at higher rpm does not mean anything.. if my
knowledge is correct, u feel power at higher rpm because of
high-end torque (i might be wrong).. and also another explanation
for feeling that power at high rpm because the car feels lighter as
the highest/peak bhp/torque has been reached..
i believe ur generation of accord (same as my current camry 2.2)
does not really have good FC.. maybe at that point of time for that
technology, it is considered quite good. I am on shell98, $95-$100
for a full tank and i travel only about 450-470km. Whereas, the
newer camry/accord/mazda6/ and even the cefiro for its known
'reputation' for drinking petrol can do much better than my current
camry..
bigger chasis doesnt mean heavier also, smaller chasis can be as
heavy too..
IMHO,
Camry = Reliable car, relatively powerful (enough for overtaking
blah blah), value for $, It's more for passengers..
Accord = Reliable car (i still prefer toyota on reliablity though),
powerful, but its 2.4, higher tax and insurance. It's a driver's
car.
Cefiro = Reliability... Hmmm... (I wouldn't comment because of
other nissan owners here.. might start a 'war'). FC is high (nissan
badges never low..). It's a car for passengers as well..
I've test driven quite a few sedans. Seriously speaking, I prefer
the accord compared to the rest.
Maybe you can consider Subaru Legacy or Mazda5/6 as well..
