F20C vs D-Series
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
D-Series
BEST
86/100
+1 points over F20C
0
/ 100
BEST
F20C
Honda
0
/ 100
BEST
D-Series
Honda
Specifications
F20C
D-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
85
86
Years
1999--2009
1986--2005
Displacement
2157 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
240--247 hp
75--160 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400
Character
F20C
"S2000. 9,000 rpm redline. Highest specific output NA production engine of its time. VTEC. Dry sump option on AP1. Virtually no reliability issues. Legendary."
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
F20C 1
○ MINOR
No significant issues known
D-Series 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)
Models
F20C 1
D-Series 0
No models listed.