# Yes (btw, it's inline 4 on the Accord). n/m

Posted by Will (93 4dsc) on September 20, 2004 at 13:48:56: In Reply to: as engine ages = less horsepower? posted by PaxMax on September 20, 2004 at 13:42:59: : Is it true that as a car gets older and older, the amount of horse power is decreased? : I am begining to think my car is slower than it used to be 4 years ago. My friend had a 1992 Accord SE V4 engine, it seemed faster than my car. : PaxMax Replys: I would assume the fact that as an engine wears and tears, it loses efficiency, smoothness, etc.. thus losing power gradually.. nm James (VE 5spd ) 14:11:46 9/20/2004 (1) I suck.. that was meant for PaxMax =\ nm James (sucks at life ) 14:12:25 9/20/2004 (0) Care to explain why? n/m PaxMax (91 SE) 14:08:49 9/20/2004 (5) Re: Will (93 4dsc) 17:00:59 9/20/2004 (1) Re: Will (93 4dsc) 17:05:12 9/20/2004 (0) Your compression ratio goes up though with more carbon buildup... you gain a few there n/m RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) 15:05:40 9/20/2004 (0) For one, worn piston rings = lower compression = less hp. Pervis Anathema (91 SE) 14:41:04 9/20/2004 (0) An engine is just a machine like anything else Jeff92se (92se) 14:22:07 9/20/2004 (0)

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: : Is it true that as a car gets older and older, the amount of horse power is decreased? : : I am begining to think my car is slower than it used to be 4 years ago. My friend had a 1992 Accord SE V4 engine, it seemed faster than my car. : : PaxMax