Honda City VTEC vs Toyata VIOS 1.5G

Yesterday, during my web cam session, my brother told me his intention in buying his second car. But he cant decide whether to grab a Honda City 1.5 VTEC or a Toyota VIOS 1.5G VVT-i. So, done a little homework last night. Slightly over a thousand in price different, smooth and sexy, both are fast and low fuel consumption, nice bumpers, suitable for young-gun...it is a hard pick. Well bro, its your money. Pilih satu antara dua...ehehheheheheh

HONDA CITY 1.5 VTEC

PRICE ON THE ROAD with INSURANCE : RM 84,800.00

HONDA CITY 1.5 VTEC

ENGINE: SOHC, 4 cylinder, 16 valve water cooled

FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM: PGM-FI (Programme Fuel Injection)

BRAKE STROKE (mm) : 73.0 X 89.4

DISPLACEMENT (cc) : 1.496

COMPRESSION RATIO : 10.1:1

MAX. HORSE POWER (kW (ps) @ rpm): 81 (110) @ 5800

MAX. TORQUE (kg-m (Nm) @ rpm) : 14.6 (143) @ 4800

TRANSMISSION TYPE : CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)

CHASSIS / STEERING

GEAR TYPE: Rack & Pinion Electronic Power Steering (EPS)

OVERALL RATION : 17.7

TURNING RADIUS (m) : 4.9

BRAKING SYSTEM TYPE

FRONT AXLE : Ventilated Disc

REAR AXLE : Solid Disc

BRAKE CIRCUIT : Diagonal Dual Circuit

PARKING BRAKE : Mechanical Actuating, Rear Two-wheel Brakes

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FRONT AXLE : Independent McPherson Strut with coil spring and stabilizer.

REAR AXLE : Torsion Beam Axle

DIMENSION

OVERALL LENGTH (mm) : 4390

OVERALL WIDTH (mm) : 1690

OVERALL HEIGHT (mm) : 1485

WHEELBASE (mm) : 2450

TREADS (FRONT/REAR) (mm) : 1440 / 1440

GROUND CLEARANCE : 150 (unloaded)

WHEEL SIZE : 15 x 6.0 JJ

TYRE SIZE : 185 / 55 R15

FUEL TANK CAPACITY (litre) : 42 (unleaded regular)

MAJOR EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR :

1. Body coloured Bumper
2. Body coloured Door Mirror & Outer Handle
3. Body Coloured Side Protector
4. Hood Insulator
5. Wiper System with Intermittent Wiper (Washer Interlocking)
6. Front Fog Light
7. Mudguards
8. Exhaust Pipe Finisher
9. 15" Alloy Wheels

INTERIOR

1. 7 Speed Steer-Matic


2. Power Steering with EPS and Tilt Column


3. Power Door Mirror and Window


4. Power Door Lock


5. Rear View Mirrors with Day / Night Change


6. Sunvisor Vanity Mirror with Lid


7. Driver Seat with Height Adjuster


8. Driver Seat Armrest


9. Front seatback pockets


10. Seatbelt Warning Indicator


11. Trunk Light


12. Chrome Inner Handle


13. Front and Rear Cupholders


14. Warning Light -Fuel Empty and Door Open


15. Water temperature Indicator and Tachometer


16. Front and Rear Speakers


17. AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and MP3


18. 60:40 Split Rear Seat


19. Ultra Seat Function


20. Rear Seat Armrest


21. Rear Seat Underbox


22. Leather Steering


23. Shift Knob with Emblem


24. Self Illumination Meter


25. Interior Colour (Black)


26. Console Panel (Silver Metallic)

SAFETY & SECURITY

1. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)


2. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)


3. Brake Assist (BA)


4. Front Bumper Beam


5. Door Beam ( Front / Rear)


6. Safety Power Window (Driver)


7. Front Shoulder Seatbelt (3-point ELR (x2) with Adjuster


8. Rear Seatbelt ( 3-point (x2) + 2-point Manual


9. Child Proof


10. Defroster


11. Shift Lock


12. High-mount Stop Lamp


13. Immobilizer


14. Reverse Sensors

Additional Info:

PRETENSION and LOAD LIMITER:

In the event of a collision, a pretensioner tightens the seatbelt to keep the body firmly in place. Then, the load limiter reduces seatbelt pressure on the chest to help avoid injury.

HEADREST DESIGNED FOR NECK SUPPORT:

Upper body protection is essential to collision safety. Seating includes a special headrest and cushion, optimally designed to mitigate neck injury, guarding against whiplash.

DUAL FRONT SRS AIRBAGS:

In addition to ELR setbelt with pretensioner and load limiter features, SRS airbags for both the driver and front passenger inflate to cushion the head and chest against injury.

OUTSTANDING ALL-ROUND PROTECTION:

Honda's original G-Force Control technology is aimed at maintaining the structural integrity of the cabin by controlling ad absorbing the g-force of a collusion. Already acclaimed for its safety shielding with arched side frames to direct energy from the bumpers away from the passenger's "survival zone", the City is now enhanced for even greater protection with an extended front end design.

TOYOTA VIOS 1.5G




PRICE ON THE ROAD WITH INSURANCE : RM 83,880.40





MODEL : 1NZ-FE

TYPE : In-line 4-cylinder DOHC VVT-I

DISPLACEMENT (cc) : 1496

BORE & STROKE : 75.0 x 84.7

COMPRESSION RATIO : 10.5:1

MAX. OUTPUT (EEC Net) : 80kW (109PS) / 6000 rpm

MAX. TORQUE (EEC Net) : 142Nm (14.5kg-m) / 4200 rpm

TRANSMISSION : 4-Speed Automatic with Super ECT

CHASSIS

GEAR RATIO :

1st - 2.847

2nd - 1.552

3rd - 1.000

4th (O/D) - 0.700

REVERSE - 2.343

FINAL - 3.850


SUSPENSION

Front : MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer

Rear : ETA Beam with Stabilizer

BRAKE

Front : 14" Ventilated Disc

Rear : 14" Solid Disc


TYRE : 185/55R15



DIMENSIONS

TREAD:-

Front (mm) : 1455

Rear (mm) : 1430

KERB WEIGHT (kg) : 980

FUEL TANK CAPACITY (litre) : 45

MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS (m) :5.3



EXTERIOR:

1. Green laminated with Top Shade Windshield



2. Intermittent Wipers



3. Chrome Body Side Moulding



4. Chrome Outside Door Handle



5. Chrome Rear Licence Plate Garnish



6. 15" Alloy Rim



7. Colour-keyed Mud Guard



8. Dual Cell, Coloured-keyed Reverse Sensor

INTERIOR FEATURES:

1. Inner Mirror (with day & night mirror)



2. 3-Spoke Urethane with Tilt-Adjustable Steering Type



3. PVC with Chrome Shift Lifter & Knob



4. Fabric (dark grey) Seat Material



5. 2 x Height Adjuster Front Headrest



6. 2 x Fixed Rear Headrest



7. Power Door Lock



8. Power Wing Mirror



9. Metallic center Cluster, Metallic Gear Shift and Lever Base, Metallic Power Window Switch Plate (Panel Finishing)



10. 2-DIN Turner, CD-Player, MP3, 6 Speaker with Circle Surround System Audio System



11. Console Box



12. Passenger Seat Under Tray



13. Seat Hook for Front Passenger Seat

SAFETY FEATURES:

ACTIVE SAFETY

• Anti-lock Braking system (ABS)



• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)



• Front Fog Lamps

• Shift Lock System



• Rear Window Defogger

PASSIVE SAFETY

• GOA Body



• SRS Airbag for Driver and Passenger



• Side Door Impact Beams



• Head Impact Protection Structure



• Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL)



• 3-Point ELR X 2 Front Seat Belt



• 3-Point ELR x 2 + 2-Point NR x 1 Rear Seat Belt



• Adjustable Seatbelt Anchor



• Collapsible Steering Column



• Safe Brake Pedal

ALARM

• Immobilizer



• Siren with Back-up Battery



• Cabin Sensor



• Anti-tow Sensor

ADDITIONAL INFO (PERFORMANCE) :

VARIABLE VALVE TIMING WITH INTELLIGENCE (VVT-i)

The VIOS is equipped with a continuous variable valve timing mechanism, the VVT-i. By optimising the timing of the valves, the engine promises performance whether you are accelerating, cruising or overtaking. The heart of the VIOS is incredibly responsive, making changes in 1/1000th of a second. By optimising valve timing, the engine delivers solid torque through low-to-medium rpms. The efficient combustion uses fuel more effectively for improved performance.

DRAG: CD=0.30 (COEFFICIENCY OF DRAG) :

The VIOS doesn't only look fast, it is fast. each part of it was examined for its impact on aerodynamics. The result: a Cd figure equalling that of a sports car and a sleekness made for the young at heart. As you head towards your destination, its aerodynamics improve the VIOS's acceleration, drivalibility and efficiency.

SUSPENSION:

The suspensions is a lightweight, compact-sized wonder that promises a smooth ride. MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer are employed in front for the ultimate steering response and linearity. The rear of the VIOS is supported by ETA Beams with Stabilizers, offering the best of independent and rigid-type suspensions.

P.S: Tak pilih VIOS or City, pilih CIVIC pun OK.

All about 'Koi' part.2

PATTERN

As a koi grows, its pattern develops and grows with it. However, sometimes the pattern does not grow at the same rate asNot all koi have pattern, but where they do, the pattern should be well balanced across and along the body of the koi. It should be interesting and pleasing to the eye. 'Balanced' does mean that, say, patch of red scales on one side of the dorsal fin should be exactly balanced by a similar patch on the other side. It may be that a complimentary patch of another colour or of a different size is effectively placed. The same principle applies from head to tail. Too much colour at the head and too little at the tail end, or vice versa, will detract from the beauty of the fish.

As a koi grows, its pattern develops abd growa with it, However, sometimes the pattern dose not grow at the same rate as the base body colour. For example, if you are buying a small Kohaku (red on white), then the pattern should be 'heavier'. This larger proportion of red than white should result in a well-balanced pattern as it matures.

COLORATION

Whether a koi is patterned or not, its colour must be well established. When looked at closely, the colour should be 'deep' and 'even'. When colour 'thins' it is seen to go lighter. An example is the red on white of the Kohaku. A poor quality red will fade in places or look whiter than in the good areas. Colour can disappear; a Sanke become a Bekko, or a Kohaku a Shiromuji. This should not happen to a quality-bred koi, but it may occur if the fish is placed in poor water or experiences prolonged stress.

Colour can also be a distraction. Small spots of red or black, less than a scale in size, are known as 'shimis'. They can seriously detract from the beauty of a koi and disliked.

PATTERN EDGES

This another important aspect to consider. The edge produced where the scales of one colours overlaps those of another needs to be sharp. The effect observed when an underlying colour is seen through the overlapping scales is described as 'bleeding'. It is particularly noticeable at the leading edge of the coloured area. The Japanese terms for this effect are 'sashi' and 'kiwa' for the forward and rear edges respectively.

BLOODLINES

As you become knowledgeable about the hobby, so bloodlines assume a greater importance. They will ensure that you choose quality koi.

TATEGOI

Tategoi is the Japanese name given to a koi that they believe have not reached its full potential. They are sometimes referred to as 'unfinished' koi. As we have seen, koi pattern and quality can change. A young fish may not look very attractive, but when the bloodline is known to be good, it has the potential to improve. Even koi of 60cm or more can still be regarded as tategoi. It takes a trained and informed 'eye' to recognize the potential of these fish. Bringing tategoi to their full potential requires great skill and knowledge on the part of the keeper. it is important to note that if a tategoi is placed into poor quality water, its potential to improve will be greatly reduced.

CHOOSING A HEALTHY FISH

Any fish you intend to buy should be healthy. The sign to look for are clear, well-set eyes and no wounds, discoloration or bruising. All the fins must be present complete and clean. Look for a straight back and an absence of any lumps or bulges from the flanks. These may be due to unlaid eggs or a sign of something more serious.

Observe the koi swimming, breathing and feeding; erratic or exaggerated movement of the body or gills may indicate the presence of parasites. If a koi hangs about or does not feed, return to the dealer a couple weeks later to check on it once more before making a decision.

WHEN TO BUY KOI

In japan, harvesting koi from the filed ponds tales place in October and November. Dealer from around the world visit Japan to view and buy the pick of the newly harvested stock. Shortly afterwards, the chosen fish will start arriving back at the dealers' premises and be put on display for hobbyist to see the best koi that the dealer has to offer. However, most dealers have stock delivered to them all year round, so you can visit them at any time.

When you are choosing your koi, remember that competition fist must conform more tightly to the criteria outlined above. On the other hand, koi that find pleasing will be equally attractive in the garden pond. Assess the capability of the pond to house new addition and do not buy too many fish at the same time. The filter will need time to adapt to the extra stock loading, with consequent water quality reduction.

It is good practice to place a new fish in an adequate quarantine system for a few weeks before introducing it to the main koi pond. Prepare the quarantine pond to receive new fish some weeks in advance of the buying trip.

until then

All about 'Koi' part.1

Although koi were known in China, Japan has become the home of Nishikigoi. Japanese farmers developed koi from early mutations found in their stocks of common food carp (Cyprinus carpio) over two hundred years ago.

The word 'koi' was first used about 2500 years ago in China, but brocaded carp, or Nishikigoi as we know them today, were created in Japan and bred for appreciation. The phrase 'living jewel' was coined by the Japanese to describe the wonderful, colourful fish that graced their ponds. Some early specimens were given as gifts to the Emperor and many are seen in the public garden around Japan.

When yo first start keeping koi, it is probably better to choose a fish that appeals to the eyes rather than one you think might be a potential Grand Champion. As your 'eye' gradually improves, so will the koi you choose.

What to look for?

An appreciation of koi is not something you learn overnight, so the first fish you want to buy will probably be on a dealer's recommendation. It is generally the case that the more expensive the fish, the better will be its quality. Remember that koi are not kept for their colour patterns, there are some useful guidelines that may help you to make a good choices:

BODY SHAPE

Learn to differentiate between males and female koi, although this i more difficult when looking at young fish. The male is generally mush thinner than the female, although some are more rotund than others. A koi specialist will also be able to tell the sex by looking for milt (sperm) at the vent.

The female koi is described as having more body volume and is preferred. If you cannot remove the fish from the pond, a good indicator to look for a long, broad abdomen that noticeably turns in behind the ventral fins. If in doubt, ask the dealer the sex of any particular fish that you are considering.

Carefully examine the head and caudal region. The head and should be well rounded and not too short. The mouth must be well placed and not deformed. Eyes must not protrude too much from, or be sunken into, the head. The opercula (gill covers) should not be misshapen and must properly cover the gills. The caudal peduncle region is the area immediately in front of the tail, or caudal, fin. A greater thickness or breadth in this area is considered a good indicator for potential growth.

FIN

These important 'limbs' can have an influential effect on the overall look of the koi and must not be misshapen, split or diseased. Any colouration in the fins must conform to the particular variety in question. Large pectoral fins are admired.

SKIN AND SCALES

Skin is a very important part of a good koi. It should be bright and glossy, and have a deep lustrous shine over the entire body. This is not the same as the skin of the metallic varieties. Fukurin is a recent development in skin quality. At first sight, it can be confused with KinGinRin scalation, but on close inspection, it does not take the same form. Whereas KinGinRin appears to be in the surface of the scales, fukurin shows as a lustrous translucence around them.

The scales should be evenly spaced and well lined up along the length of the body. They should be clearly seen along the body to well below the lateral line. Sometimes scales may be missing or damaged. Ensure that none of them are raised, as this may be sign of illness.

In a leather or doitsu koi, be sure to check any scales along the dorsal and lateral lines for alignment, size and damage.

To be continue..