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How fast is my automatic 2006 Honda Civic Coupe EX?—Asked by lawrence

I have a 147 hp automatic 2006 Honda Civic Coupe EX and I want to know exactly how fast it is compared with other cars in its group. What is its speed compared with other cars?It also has a digital spedometer, what is its limit? 140? 160? I heard it was 160 on the dash, but since it is digital I am not sure?

Last, the gears have Drive, Drive3, 2, and 1? What exactly are those? I often drive fast and switch to Drive3 to go faster….is that harmful to my car if I time the shift???

Please go into detail with the answers so I can finally stop wondering about all those questions?

Best Answer —Answered by JDM_BA4

You have a 1.8L 140hp engine. Not that fast. I have 2.1L 91 Prelude SI that came stock with 145hp. 15 years apart and mine has 5 more hp. You pretty much match up with the old school early-mid 90’s Hondas/Acura and non turbo mitsubishis. Your tach will probably be around the 140-160 range, but you wont get up there thanks to the speed governor.D-D3 is a gear selection setting, the higher you go the later the transmission will shift for a more “sportier” feel. It just makes it seems like you’re going fast, but you’re actually just shifting at a higher RPM. 2 keeps the tranny in 2nd gear, good for when you’re stuck in snow or trying to get around in snow.

A 350Z would eat you alive. It’s a 3.5 V6 that makes 300HP. If you wanted a faster car and keep it in the honda family, you couldve gotten an S2000, 5g Prelude, RSX-S, or if you insist on a civic the SI.