Common Private Transportation on the Philippines

Honda cars:

Due to financial crisis common people buy this kind of car because of its performance and fuel economy and the engine is smaller good for city driving. like Honda City they have variants of engine like 1.3L and 1.5L . and have I-DSi technologies according to Honda "Honda‘s intelligent Dual & Sequential Ignition (i-DSI) engine is the second i-Series engine, next to i-VTEC, that employs compact combustion chambers and two spark plugs per cylinder with individually controlled ignition timing for more rapid and complete combustion. Achieving best in its class high fuel economy, this new generation engine was developed exclusively for compact vehicles." . In Honda jazz they also have variants of engines like 1.3L and 1.5L and they are VTEC engines according to Honda "It was a laborious process, one bordering on the mythical, but more than a decade ago, Honda shattered the engine myth when it combined high power, high responsiveness and high fuel economy into one functional engine design. The world has come to know this engine genius as VTEC or Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control.".In civic they also have variety of engines but it slighter larger than the city and jazz, civic have engine variants 1.8L and 2.0L but the have a new VTEC technology to make the car efficient according to Honda the new VTEC tecnology is "With the new i-VTEC engine, intake valve closure timing is delayed to control the intake volume of the air-fuel mixture, allowing the throttle valve to remain wide open even under low-load conditions. This translates to a major reduction in pumping losses. Combined with comprehensive friction-reducing measures, this results in a significant increase in fuel efficiency for the engine. Even better, this new engine genius is lighter, shorter and quieter.". Well based on my experience with some of the drivers of Honda it really fuel efficient especially when you know how to conserve gas and drive style.



Toyota Cars:

Well Toyota cars really one of the oldest car company in the Philippines that's why parts and some accessories are cheaper than Honda and other brands. even its cheaper it still reliable. Nowadays Toyota cars evolve to more fuel efficient engine on cheaper price . they install the technology in all of the class of their cars like the VVT-i technologies according to Toyota "Engine technology is one of Toyota's greatest assets. Toyota's award-winning engine range reflects the high design and quality standards set by its engineers. All Toyota engines are developed for performance and responsiveness with a big focus on reducing emissions and saving fuel. So today Toyota can pass on these benefits to customers with the Advanced variable valve technology VVT-i and VVTL-i petrol engines". Toyota also said about VVT-i "By adjusting the overlap time between the exhaust valve closing and intake valve opening, the engine characteristics can be changed to provide instant engine torque across the entire rev range. This gives the best of both worlds: Powerful acceleration and superior fuel economy. In addition, more complete fuel burn at a higher combustion temperatures leads to fewer emissions." . and about to VVTL-i Toyota said "Toyota's VVTL-i technology (a sport-focussed development of the VVT-i engines) cleverly adjust the timing of the intake valves. whilst varying the amount of lift of both intake and exhaust valves, to allow increased engine performance at high revs. and despite its impresive power, the VVTL-i engines still offers refined and economical motoring.". Nowadays corolla altis have two variants of engines 1.6L and 1.8L, for the past years they offer 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 on Corollas. Now 1.3 engines can be found on their new model Toyota Vios which have 1.3 and 1.5 engines and also they have new model design for 1.5 engines the Toyota Yaris. All of this model have new Toyota's technologies. As a driver of corolla i believe its really efficient on fuel especially new model like the Vios, yaris and altis.
Mazda cars:

well this old model of Mazda i don't know their technologies but one thing for sure that all 1.6 engine of Mazda are all EFI Electronic Fuel Injected. and all 1.3 and 1.4 engines are carburetors. This car is my last car of choice, because of the parts of Mazda in the Philippines.

Mitsubishi cars:

hmm..... well i like Mitsubishi but i don't know also their technology, but i know that Mitsubishi motors developed their cars from rally art. Even you will notice that their cars are similar to the LAN EVO "LANCER EVOLUTION" the difference is their engine displacement and some parts accessories of the cars but overall they are similar. like the Mazda all variants 1.3L and 1.5L engine are carburetors and all 1.6L engine and 1.8L engine are EFI. My brother in law is a user of old model of lancer el which is 1.3L and based on his experience his car still works and still fuel efficient.


Nissan cars:

one of the expensive maintenance car but the coolest air condition system. well Nissan have nice and good performance after all even it too expensive to maintain. It have variants engine of 1.3L 1.5L and 1.7L also it have the new technology of Nissan the variable valve timing and the 4 wheel breaking system we also called it ABS. Nissan said that "Variable Valve Timing
The Nissan Variable Valve Timing Control electronically measures throttle position, vehicle speed and engine rpm, and adjusts the exact moment the valves inhale. The result is optimal engine performance and economy whether you're looking for torque off the line or some high-end horsepower. And, the valve timing system makes these adjustments continuously, for more power and up-to-the-millisecond performance.". and also they said that "4-wheel Disc Brakes You'll find disc brakes at all four corners of a Sentra, with big, discs up front. They're vented to dissipate performance-robbing heat for improved stopping action, less fade and longer brake life.". well safety reliability it really depends on the driver don't be reckless you will be just fine.

Last Scooters and motorcycle:

This type of transportation really clicks in the Philippines.WHY? Traffic wise, fuel efficient, the technology nowadays are similar with the cars they are now four stroke with SOHC or DOHC the gas consumption depending on driving condition. even the maintenance of this is much cheaper because its smaller and less maintenance. even I have XRM my fuel efficency in normal run is 50km/L on stock basis on modified the 33km/L even you hit the accelerator Full throttle.