Hello everyone, I am fairly new here.

I just recently purchased a 1997 Honda Accord Sedan EX-V6 with 137,000 miles on it at an auction. I had a question about the engine (the V6). Is the V6 better as opposed to the 4 cylinder? I've heard arguments that defend the both. The 4 cylinder is the better fuel efficient while the V6 is the all around better engine based on HP and durability. The model I purchased is in great condition, the leather seats to the moonroof, this accord model is one of my favorites.

 

Ive owned the VTEC 2.3 and the non-vtec 2.2, both were good engines. I just ogt a 3.0 V6, hope it will be ok.

 

The only drawback of the 95-97 V6 Accords is they are kind of an odd-ball-bastard car. Hood and fenders are different from the more common F series powered cars. The C series V6 was only used in those three years of Accord. A variant of that engine was used in earlier Legends, but my understanding is not all C series parts are interchangeable.

Parts may be a bit higher in cost due to the rarity of the engine, and the V6 will consume more fuel(lower MPG) than the I4.