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the I4 does put out the 190hp but has a redline of 7100rpms... if ur a rpms freak like myself 7100 is kinda boring... not to mention the Si has more aggressive cams resulting in a stronger vtec kick and sound...
the accord has 162tq compared to the Si's 139tq...
the accord comes with the crappy plastic intake manifold and the header is integrated on the head like the new 1.8 civic motor...
both have similar emissions and mpg considering the Si is a 2.0 sport model and the accord is a 2.4 eco model i'd say the Si did a good job with that...
as far as performance the Si would be better compared to the V6 accord... even tho the hp is similar to the 2.4 accord, the Si is stronger mainly b/c of the compression and aggressive cam profile...
given what u said about being on budget and all i wouldn't even consider the V6 accord b/c of the price and the drop in mpg...
overall if u want a decent powered car with an occasional sporty feel then the accord is the way to go...
but if u want a nice power band with a high redline and a aggressive sporty feel the go with the Si...
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