B-Series vs D-Series

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B-Series BEST 88/100
+2 points over D-Series
0 / 100
BEST B-Series Honda
0 / 100
BEST D-Series Honda

Specifications

B-Series
D-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
88
86
Years
1989--2001
1986--2005
Displacement
1797 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
160--200 hp
75--160 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€200--€400

Character

B-Series

"Civic VTi/Integra Type R. High-revving VTEC legends. Forged internals on Type R variants. 8,500+ rpm. Extremely reliable if not abused. One of the greatest engine families ever."

D-Series

"Civic workhorse. SOHC/DOHC variants. D16 VTEC models are peppy. Simple, cheap, nearly indestructible. Timing belt (interference) — replace on schedule. Millions made worldwide."

Issues Comparison

B-Series 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 80,000 km--100,000 km

D-Series 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 80,000 km--100,000 km

Models

B-Series 2

Accord CG/CH 1998--2002 Civic FK/FB 2012--2017

D-Series 0

No models listed.

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